Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
VOTING: Democracy is at stake
We need to vote for what’s important, for our families and the future of our descendants.
PROPERTY TAX: Raising rates isn't a solution
Before the city decides to raise the property tax they should look to other cities and see if raising the taxes has benefited anyone.
RISCH: Has done, will do
Senator Risch has done well representing Idaho in D.C. Let’s vote so he can continue his considerable influence on our behalf.
PROP 1: Voters deserve the facts
We should debate what Proposition 1 actually says — not present the most extreme possible interpretation of its language as certainty.
PROP 1: On compassionate choices
A child conceived through violence is not responsible for the crime.
TRAFFIC: Drivers a bigger problem than lights
Speeding through yellow and red lights has become a common practice, causing numerous collisions with innocent drivers who obey the traffic signals.
TRUMP: Paper’s objectivity in question
The Press owes its readers an apology.
TOURISM: Time to make it pay
It’s time for our city to generate incremental operating revenue from visiting tourists.
CLIMATE: Return to Democratic policies
Climate change is killing us.
FOREST: Old growth has a cycle
There is a time and place for all living things to go, including trees.
TRUMP: Get it together, Democrats
Democrats need to get their heads out of their backsides if they want to control the House and Senate at midterms.
TAX: Tourists, not residents, should pay
It is past time to demand our local representatives Doug Okuniewicz, Vito Barbieri, Jordan Redman and Ben Toews sponsor legislation to benefit Coeur d’Alene.
DEMOCRACY: Activate America
Democracy works best when participation is broad and inclusive.
GRIDLOCK: Monday motorway meltdown
Whose idea was this?
Community Thanks
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