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 …
PLAZAS: Social distance solution
Visiting Germany years ago, I have always maintained that their version of “Platz” (plazas) and open-air seating and markets really added to the beauty of the area. There was the quiet and calmness that was pronoun…
COVID: Need more info
I phoned the Post Falls Health Department and the Panhandle Health Department to ask why they published the number of COVID-19 cases in counties but not in towns. The reply was that they are following HIPPAA regula…
COVID: Fallout en route
Sunday’s business section decried the bankruptcy filing of the 118-year-old retailer, J.C. Penney, among others, as another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. As opposed to the “science” that led to the asinine an…
WOODSTOCK: A soldier’s perspective
Dear Syd Albright:
TRUMP: Applause for leading
In response to Mr. David M. Cohen’s letter, I would like to HONOR our great President Trump who is doing a phenomenal job leading us through this challenging season in our country. Just to be clear, it was Presiden…
TRUMP: Trust in Donald
I just read D. Cohen’s Letter to the Editor. It was so outrageous I assumed he was writing it as sarcasms. But he stated who do you believe Dr. Fauci or Trump, and ended with “That’s rhetorical by the way.”
ASSESSOR: Expertise essential
I do not personally know the three individuals selected for consideration to become the County Assessor. All three may be eminently qualified. The article mentioned that two had experience being in real estate and …
THRIFT: Don’t ignore the good
Ms. Thrasher’s letter of 5/13/20 was, in my opinion, snobbish, hurtful and nasty. Maybe, in whatever state she came from, thrift stores had an odor problem. However, she obviously hasn’t been in our Coeur d’Alene G…
REBUTTAL: Enforce some facts
In the May 17 edition of the Press, John Heyden wrote a letter critical of Sheriff Wolfinger’s published letter to Gov. Little.
BOCC: Public safety fail
Form over substance is a common element in most political deception, and the Board of County Commissioners recently displayed that skill when they denied Doctor Keene, their Coroner, the slightest hope that he will…
BAYVIEW: Here’s the issue
In the Monday, May 18 article regarding the Bayview Water and Sewer District water bond, statements were made that misrepresented the facts.
VANDALISM: No justification
On May 15, a writer submitted a letter to the editor which begins, “No one can justify vandalism,...”
STEWART: For the people
As a long time resident of Kootenai County I want to encourage voters to vote for David Stewart for Kootenai County Commissioner--District 1.
DOUG O: He’ll stand and deliver
Doug Okuniewicz has character, integrity and perseverance to be a strong voice for your community at the Idaho Legislature.
DELAVAN: A proven leader
I first met Greg within days of moving here over 20 years ago. I had recently retired, after living several years in England, spent some time looking for the right place to settle, was encouraged by friends and fam…