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 …
TRUMP: Defenders miss marks
Lee Lutovsky claims that all the networks, even NPR, are part of a large conspiracy against President Trump. Do you think they all get together down at the corner pub, or maybe they went to a university — other tha…
SHEA: Question of allies
Since Matt Shea, a Washington state representative, has been declared a “domestic terrorist” for his far right, anti-government actions and views, does that mean his friend and one of his staunch allies, Heather Sc…
IMPEACHMENT: It's a vendetta
Vendetta is the Italian word meaning “revenge.” The definition of revenge is, “The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury, or wrong suffered at their hands.”
GIVING: No place like home
It’s time to say thanks to the fine folks of Kootenai County.
CHS: Stay true to blue
Steve Casey’s “My Turn” column really struck a nerve with me. First, I am in complete agreement with Mr. Casey, and I also thank him for the history lesson on the origins of Viking Blue!
TRUMP: Reward him with defeat
I can think of many better reasons why Trump shouldn’t be president than the few “crimes” for which the Democrats are trying to impeach him. And these reasons have nothing to do with politics. They have to do with …
PRESS: Now print this
Since you have printed the two-page President’s letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, why don’t you print the two articles of impeachment and the reason for them? Fair is fair coverage!
PRESS: All about local
The front page of Monday’s Coeur d’Alene Press caused me to reconsider a letter to the editor published in Sunday’s paper. Several letters to the editor were published regarding impeachment. One letter complained t…
TRUMP: Cozy with communists
How soon we forget. President Trump has visited communist dictators who rule North Korea and Russia. It was not that long ago that we fought wars in Korea and Vietnam opposing communist leadership.
TRUMP: Evangelically ideal
Everything that can be said pro- or con-Trump has been said. How a person feels about him depends first on his worldview and second on his exposure to the facts. Does “truth” come from man’s ideas or from a supreme…
TAX AIDE: Want to help?
The local Tax-Aide program is seeking volunteers to help with free tax preparation for taxpayers who live in Kootenai and Shoshone counties.
2020: What's next, GOP?
The new year is upon us. Time for that lovable group of scamps known as our Republican State Legislature to return and set to work again.
MARKER NO. 11: Born too soon
Having read the many opinion letters, editorials and My Turn columns about Marker No. 11, I am pleased that most have been thoughtful and respectful of the diverse points of view. Ours is a very diverse community. …
GOP: The wrong initials
The Republican Party needs new initials. They are historically and presently GOP. For those too young or unknowing, GOP stands for the Grand Old Party.
CDA 2030: No public asset
Dear Hilary Anderson, calling CDA 2030 aka ignite cda a community-based organization is misleading to citizens, just as the fancy name of “urban renewal” is misleading. CDA 2030 aka ignite cda is a private organiza…