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 …
POLITICAL SCIENCE: What a change
As a pre-law student at UCLA in the early ’60s, I majored in political science. That curriculum was primarily how our government works and the Constitution.
SANITIZE: Shoppers, compare
This is one more letter about the lack of masks and sanitizers in local commercial establishments. A popular food store on Fourth has no sanitized cart handles, has no sanitizer by the door for customers, no saniti…
TAX RETURNS: Follow the money
I just watched a story on the news about the recent Supreme Court decision regarding giving Congress access to the president’s tax returns. The stated reason for needing them was to help write ethics legislation.
SENIOR: Seeing, and fearing
I’m a senior citizen, turning 80 this fall. I was taught civics in junior high, understood and retained its principles. Civics hasn’t been taught for years and that’s a shame. Because most people under 50 have no i…
OPINION: Freedom Is the Cure?
Carrie: Have you seen the “Freedom Is the Cure” event promoted by an Idaho legislator on Facebook?
BAYVIEW: Re-open East Gate
The people of Bayview have spoken, “Open the East Gate at Farragut State Park.” In one week over 350 people have signed a petition demanding the reopening of the East Gate.
DRIVING: And white privilege
Mr. Barry Sellers, thank you for your reply to my letter in Sunday’s (July 5) Coeur d’Alene Press, but I am afraid you missed the point. I never doubted what Keven told me because I knew him. I knew the kind of per…
DISCRIMINATION: Today’s targets
A few years ago there was a common phrase, “Liberals lie.” They try to keep conservative views from being expressed. In America, atheists, homosexuals, abortion advocates and liberal politicians do this.
KILMER: Tribute in tears
I was so very touched by the article on the tragic plane crash submitted by David Kilmer.
GUNS: Responsible ownership
Mayor Widmyer, I was thoroughly impressed by the July 7 article in the Coeur d’Alene Press that addressed our city’s approach to mixing firearms and alcohol.
SUICIDE: Prevention is top priority
FYI Jim Korver. Having returned from two years in California, it is obvious you lack specifics on suicide statistics in the state of Idaho. Please refer to healthandwelfare.idaho.gov and many other sites for these …
FLAK: Bring it on
I’m sure I’ll catch some flak for what I’m about to say but that is OK. Coming from a very liberal state I saw many times where people made laws or tried to make laws restricting people’s rights or freedoms over co…
Citizenship: A precious perspective
Thank you for publishing the article in today’s (July 8) Press simply entitled “Citizen.” It expressed the feelings that only someone living outside our great country could express, the desire for opportunity and p…
KILMER: Outstanding writer
Thank you so much for the wonderful featured special you ran on Thursday, July 9 by David Kilmer entitled, “Tears for a Plane Crash.” It was so moving and made the readers feel like they were living that experience…
TRAPS: A little sanity, please
I would like to add to what my friend Linda Sorensen wrote July 1 about wolf traps being a threat to domestic dogs, just off the trail in places like Cougar Gulch.