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 …
CRISIS: Beware tribalism
I have been very impressed with the reaction of many Americans to the COVID-19 threat. There are some, however, who do not understand or refuse to accept the best practices advised pretty much unanimously, by exper…
POPULATION: Culling is natural
Difficult as it is to accept, the coronavirus is one of several ways our planet deals with overpopulation, war and climate being others.
GRESSLER: Selective memory
Mr. Gressler’s rants seem to be more demented, and show an increasing lack of history.
REMINGTON: He deserves jail
I have pondered over and over the arrogance of Tim Remington with the disrespect for lives of people he knows, and others he will never meet because they died.
CRISIS: A question of faith
It’s times like these that should cause a person to reflect a bit. We all put our faith in something. Is it money, job, health, government, or a combination of all of these? I think we can all say that those things…
GOVERNMENT: Suggest, don’t order
Pastor Tim Remington determines to hold church services contrary to what the government has required. I am not sure why, but it may be that based on the First Amendment he may feel the government has no authority t…
ABORTION: Kindness or control?
On March 28, I read an article from the Associated Press: “Idaho governor OKs bill outlawing abortion if Roe reversed.” It was sponsored by Republican Sen. Todd Lakey, who has said, “the health of women is secondar…
GOVERNMENT: Sick with socialism
Welcome to socialism. I hope you all get a real good taste of it. Government shutting down your personal freedoms, rights and businesses for what?
TRUMP: No congrats deserved
This is a response to the letter to the editor that was “extremely proud of president Trump’s leadership” regarding the coronavirus crisis.
DOUG O: One to lead us
As a lifelong resident, I celebrate this community and the many servants who dedicate their time and talents to shape its future. Doug Okuniewicz has been fully engaged in our community for many, many years as a so…
VIRUS: Pay now or…
Having trouble understanding COVID-19? Think about watching a tall tree being cut. At first you hardly see it move. But that’s the time to take cover, because in seconds that tree will come at you a hundred miles a…
HOMELESS: ‘Warrior’ misinformed
There seems to be a misconception that Kootenai County has closed its homeless shelters.
GRAMER: Column right on
Each day I read the Coeur d’Alene Press. I recognize it is a community newspaper which provides primarily information on our community. The letters to the editor from local people sometimes are uplifting and other …
RIGHTS: It’s about fairness
I am moved by a message about “human rights.” My question is why the majority of us must sacrifice our rights for the rights of some group?
REMINGTON: No harm done
It is obvious from the article on Pastor Remington’s leading church services, that the writer watched the YouTube live stream of the service. From the video, it is clear to even the most critical viewers that coupl…