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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 …
MASKS: Think about Jesus
Far be it for me to cast judgment upon the faith of another. Not my job. But meditating on a Christian anti-masker’s statement that “Jesus is my mask” brought to mind the “Fast of Temptation” where Jesus is told by…
TRUMP: Fiona’s got it right
In regard to Wednesday’s letter to the editor by Fiona Gressler, I couldn’t have said it better. People who love Trump are Trump.
FIONA: Careful casting stones
This letter is in response to Fiona Gressler’s letter of Aug. 12. I am offended when you state myself and other conservative voters “have the same morals, prejudices, hatred and insecurities that President Trump ha…
CRABTREE: An inspiring story
Thanks to Bill Buley for his article “Chair on Wheels” about a strong and brave lady, Sandy Crabtree. Enduring 50 years of Multiple Sclerosis and still smiling! Faith in the Lord as well as being blessed with a fai…
ADVICE: Ignore Barack and Joe
Pre-COVID, the stock market was roaring with the fastest recovery from a depressed market since 1939. Do you remember Obama’s recovery after the 2008 recession, putting Biden in charge of a nearly trillion dollar s…
FLAG: Display it with pride
I saw an article about ABC employees banned from wearing American flag lapel pins. All I can say is, are you kidding me?
MASKS: Don’t heed local GOP
Early in the virus shutdown, I had no idea what to think about it. I listened to the director of Panhandle Health District at the Coeur d’Alene Council meeting. She was clear, straightforward and seemed quite hones…
MASKS: Take it from authority
To those of you who protest wearing a mask during this pandemic: It is probable that many of you are also church-going people. It’s good to know that the Bible says you must submit to those governing you, specifica…
RIVER’S EDGE: Finally, right answer
The resolution of River’s Edge reached at Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting was reasonable for the people of Coeur d’Alene.
TRUMP: Doing a tough job
Am I the only one who’s tired of the garbage that people think of our president? I hope not.
ILLNESSES: Been there, survived that
I am old enough to remember the Depression of the 1930s. The United States was confronted with these contagious diseases: Smallpox, Polio, Measles, Chickenpox, Mumps, Diphtheria, Tuberculosis, Whooping Cough, and p…
PROTESTS: Snapshot of a party
It’s no secret that Democrats live in a parallel universe that couldn’t be more different than those of us in “fly-over country.”
TOURISTS: Controls needed now
Attn Lora Whalen,
CAMERON: Take your advice
Almost two weeks ago in an article on The Cheap Seats written by Steve Cameron, was an article entitled, “Use your brain when in public.”
THUGS: Let’s shut them down
I assume your experiences with coronavirus are similar to mine. I find it almost impossible to have a conversation with friends or family without the discussion being penetrated by thoughts pertaining to COVID-19.