Letters to the Editor
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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
HISTORY: Treaty Rock and ‘Little Falls’
Saturday’s edition of The Coeur d’Alene Press, Aug. 22, published my short history of Treaty Rock.
MASKS: Health care workers’ challenge
I feel I need to respond to the question that Janet Cooke raised in her Letter to the Editor.
TRUMP: Yes last time, no now
I voted for Republican presidential candidates, from Eisenhower to date, which includes Donald Trump.
POLICE: There for us
Do we have any idea what our local police officers go through every day to protect us?
EXTREMISTS: Leaders, step up now
This is an open letter to our public officials. Coeur d’Alene Mayor Widmyer, Coeur d’Alene City Council, Kootenai County Commissioners, Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger, Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White:
MASKS: Here’s your proof
Despite the recent letter by Anne Stinnett that claimed there is no scientific evidence that masks work, so that it is irrational to wear them, there are several studies supporting the efficacy of masks.
WILLIAMS: Deserves your vote
I am encouraging our region to consider and elect Shari Williams to our Idaho State Senate in District 4.
PANDEMIC: No hoax, folks
I find it disturbing that there are so many Americans who have deluded themselves into thinking that this pandemic is a “hoax.”
BLM: It’s all about anarchy
Undercover of the “Black Lives Matter” movement, there is a concerted, coordinated and well-funded campaign to overthrow our form of government.
RACISM: Time for its demise
There has been immense angst with the current atmosphere and fast-paced global events of uncertainty that became the powder keg waiting to be lit.
ANTI-MASKERS: Watch your analogies
A Newsweek headline: Idaho Republicans push to strip health officials’ power: “We’re fearful of an elitist approach.”
GI: Abduction no accident
I’m so happy Gi was returned.
YOUTH: Tale of woe hollow
I’m sorry — it was hard to stop laughing after reading Shelly Blank’s opinion in the Aug. 21 Press.
BIDEN: Wrong for Idaho, U.S.
I grew up in Idaho. In response to “Biden Popular with Idaho Women? You Bet!” Press article Aug. 18, 2020: Christa Hazel believes there needs to be “more competition between political parties” in Idaho.
U.S. MAIL: Count on them
I don’t care what your political affiliation is. I have been around for a few years and the one thing I have always had faith in, is the Service provided by the United States Postal Service and the men and women wh…