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: Fulfilling one of his promises
Dear MAGA, I hope you’re happy now. DJT is fulfilling at least one of his promises, to be a dictator. He is sending in troops to yet another city.
NATION: Is in better hands
Cheryl Miller do you not know that our wonderful president is paying with his own money for the much needed ballroom in the United States?
RACISIM: Jumping to conclusions
Kathy Simmons recent letter to The Press reveals the true problem with much of humanity, and especially certain groups of people.
FURRIES: Do a little research
This letter is in direct response to Jim Korver’s opinion letter regarding furries in schools. I wanted to personally address this, because I understand that furries are a (very) misunderstood group up here.
ROUNDABOUTS: Impossible to see with gardens
I for one and others I have talked and agree with Michael Anson reference the gardens on the roundabouts, I drive with my eyes ahead of the car in front of me as much as possible AND Scenery also.
COLUMN: Two tasks for our time
Sarah Martin’s Aug. 6 column titled “Two tasks for our time” starts with a paragraph which everyone could agree with. This is a common feature of Democrat party rhetoric. Where things go terribly wrong is in the ac…
NOISE: Cars are too loud
There were 6 noise citations written in May for all of Coeur d’ Alene, 6 in June and 6 through July 30. Are you kidding me! That number could easily be reached downtown on any Friday night.
JESUS: Choose Christ over any politician
It’s heartbreaking to watch our country repeat some of the darkest chapters in history — and even more heartbreaking to see people who profess the name of Christ cheer it on.
CELEBRATIONS: Maintain Medicare, Social Security
We all have seen publications about our military having very significant celebrations on their founding days. Well, we had a big celebration on July 30 with Medicare celebrating 60 years since President Lyndon John…
ROUNDABOUTS: Nix the botanical gardens
It seems as though our city planners have a love affair with roundabouts. I believe roundabouts are a good fit for moderate traffic flow. A lot of them are works of art, with bushes, tall grass and figurines (at th…
CONSTRUCTION: Shield the view
Greetings. I am writing concerning all the downtown construction. Albeit for me to try to stop progress, but can’t it be made less obvious? I’ve noticed open chain link fence around projects on Sherman Avenue and r…
RESPONSE: Agree with column
I heartily agree with Deborah Rose’s Thursday Opinion article “When truth is inconvenient, psychosis steps in.” There was so much substance in the article that I encourage everyone to use wisdom when reading commen…
RACISM: Could have been a coincidence
Regarding Kathy Simmons letter published Aug. 8. Kathy’s assertion that she witnessed a racist act while driving on Government Way. Could have been, but why jump to racism for the poor fellow who got “exhaust spewe…
THANKS: For saving local history
We would like to extend our appreciation to Steve and Marie Widmyer for stepping up to buy the Roosevelt Inn and save another piece of our local history. Acts of kindness and thoughtfulness in saving our local hist…
TRUMP: Research is more important
Trump has pulled funding for cutting edge research which is not only saving lives now but could save many lives in the future.