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 …
CEOs: A leadership challenge
Since 1978 the typical worker compensation has risen 12%. Since then, CEO compensation has risen an astronomical 940%. The low worker-to-CEO pay ratio shouldn’t be the benchmark for quality of equality, though.
KASTNING: Integrity every day
I have known Tim Kastning for approximately 10 years. We became friends on the golf course before we each became active in local politics.
LETTER: Flunks fact check
I could not help but respond after reading Ms. Ann Seddon’s letter of April 7.
EASTER: Something to reflect on
Today is Easter Sunday. Christians celebrate this as the holiest day of the year. This year is going to be different. Most churches will be empty. Why is this happening?
LAKE: No need to wait
In response to the recent articles and editorials, we do not need another study for two to three years for a report on Lake Coeur d’Alene/Bunker Hill Superfund. Actions need to be taken NOW.
ADDIS: An ideal legislator
I write in enthusiastic support of Jim Addis for District 4 Seat A Representative in our Idaho Legislature. Jim has deep North Idaho roots and brings his extensive business background, common sense thinking and dem…
LEADERS: Doing their jobs well
There was a recent letter to the editor calling out elected officials for not being the out-in-front leaders the writer expects. It’s important to note city and county leadership have done exactly what they needed …
IDEA: Leaders, pay up
Since the executive leadership of our state and cities have determined that the lowest paid of our fellow citizens and our small business people should now be unable to feed their families and pay their bills, woul…
OPINIONS: Here’s one more
Thanks for printing Dr. Burnett’s and Sheriff Wheeler’s letters on April 8. As a former firefighter/paramedic (38/30 years), I appreciate the Sheriff’s response. Having worked through the AIDS crisis era, as well a…
PASTOR: Not what He would do
Shame on you, Pastor Remington. If Jesus showed up in Coeur d’Alene today, you’d see his brow even more furrowed by your reckless disregard for the well-being of your parishioners and anyone they come in contact wi…
FLAGS: ‘Tis the season
In the March 26 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press was an article stating that our mayor and the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association made the decision to start flying flags early on Sherman and Lakeside avenues to h…
KASTNING: ‘Liberty-loving patriot’
It has been said that the only thing necessary for evil to prevail is for good men, and I would add women, to do nothing.
DOUG O: Prime problem solver
I’ve known Doug Okuniewicz for several years. He’s a staunch conservative and devoted husband and father who supports President Trump. Doug is smart and gets along well with other people. He’s also one heck of a sh…
TP: The bottom line
I never gave it much thought until it was called to my attention. Why are we out of toilet paper? The answer is quite simple. People who used the bathroom at work or at school are now using them at home. And the co…
WRITER: Bound for the beach
Come on Ron (Vieselmeyer), get your head out of the sand in reference to your letter to the editor March 27, “Trump: And crisis management.”