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 …
DANGER: Fortifying together
“At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it? Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant, to step the ocean, and crush us at a blow? Never!
CREDIBILITY: Lost on liberals
In today’s liberal world, it’s impossible to lose credibility.
IDAHO: Not proudest moment
I never thought that I would say this, but I am ashamed of my fellow Idahoans.
PARKS: Mind the mess, mates
We moved here from Lake Tahoe, Nev., just over a year ago. While hiking trails at the lake, I was disappointed to see all the dog poop on the beautiful trails. I see it’s universal!
DOCTOR: A professional prescription
Memo reply to Dr. Burnett: Representative Scott, being duly elected by and representing her constituents, has voiced her legitimate concern about the arbitrary abrogation of the First Amendment rights of Idaho citi…
PRESS: Thanks for coverage
Much gratitude to the Coeur d’Alene Press for excellent coverage of this difficult time. Guiding us, what is happening, what we need to do and why, what services are available and survival tactics for our mental he…
PARKS: Shut ‘em down
Our parks should be closed, too. Washington is in lockdown with good reason and so should we. We evidently haven’t the resources to effectively police the parks so that even normal basic rules are followed.
DOUG O: Who is he?
Doug Okuniewicz is running for District 2, Seat B of the Idaho assembly as a Republican. He is not what his website claims him to be.
JACOBSEN: For limited government
Help us to elect Elizabeth Jacobsen for Kootenai County Commissioner. Jacobsen stands for limited government, she opposes URDs and she won’t raise your property taxes. Do NOT re-elect Chris Fillios and Bill Brooks.…
TRUMP: Crumbling in crisis
The way Trump is handling the COVID-19 epidemic is committing murder. Anyone who supports what he is doing is complicit. Anyone who ignores Governor Little’s orders is complicit. Denying the threat, denying supplie…
CHURCH: Honking good idea
To Pastor Remington and others around the area, there is an alternative to closed encounters of the spiritual kind. At the Baptist Church of Kellogg Pastor Mike Terry has set up a system of tapping into an FM radio…
PRECAUTIONS: Who not to follow
An open letter to Ammon Bundy, Heather Scott (State Rep) and all others who follow their thinking.
LETTERS: A double delight
I couldn’t agree more with two letters to the editor on Saturday.
LAKE: Wake-up call
From the shore, Lake Coeur d’Alene is looking serene and beautiful as always.
CHURCHES: Common sense sermon
Because some Christians believe the government is trying to control the church during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re choosing to continue holding church services.