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: Who's the enemy?
We are told that all newspapers, all television networks (except Fox), all magazines are the “Enemy of the People.” The Coeur d’Alene Press is the “Enemy of the People?” Maybe even the Nickel’s Worth is the “Enemy …
MAGA: A distinctive ID
“MAGA” (Make America Great Again): a slogan that will live in infamy. What began as a catchy phrase that could fit easily on a baseball cap has devolved into a cynical identifier of those who failed to investigate …
SCHOOLS: Separate church, state
I have recently noticed that School District 272 Rathdrum is allowing churches to use the public schools for services on Sundays. I will always defend and champion a person’s right to worship any way they choose. I…
TRUMP: Seeing through hatred
Why do you hate President Trump and who would you pick? You hate Trump because he beat Hillary, period. You think Hillary was the best, even though she repeatedly lied about her emails and destroyed them, not to me…
CHRISTIANS: The persecution complex
I have a response to the “Persecution of Christians …” interview article of Jim Korver written by Bob Shillingstad, June 15.
POLITICS: Red versus Blue
America’s division into Red and Blue states is tragic and will never be resolved unless there is a major change in moral values. The Red states are influenced by the biblical values of our Founders, and the Blue st…
TUG: Barging into habitat
I read with interest the article “Tugboats Helped Build Cd’A” in the June 16 Cd’A Press. It seemed to be an advocacy piece by Press Staff Writer Ralph Bartholdt to support Mr. John Condon of North Idaho Maritime, w…
FIRE: Consider consolidation
Wednesday’s editorial entitled “Fire officials must answer burning questions” provided two questions to be answered; are fire officials asking too much and is a super majority really needed for approval? The articl…
IDAHO: Change isn't for better
I moved from Ohio in 1983 searching for a better life. I have enjoyed a good but simple life in North Idaho. I have always been able to make ends meet and have worked up to three jobs to feed my family. Sadly, I fe…
PRESS: Don't whisper 'sorry'
Regarding Jack H. Nomanson’s “Opinion” letter, June 12, about how the Coeur d’Alene Press publishing an AP opinion/analysis that was critical of the president and his visit in the U.K. and put it in the “News” sect…
DRIVER: A little compassion, please
Yes it was annoying to have to go a different route or completely around the crash site at Kathleen and U.S. 95 when D. Closs wrapped his truck around the signal post. Some people probably thought, “Serves him righ…
RIVERSTONE: Capitalism in action
Wow, just read Lynn Fleming’s opinion on Riverstone and the upcoming Atlas development. Take a look at Riverstone today. Riverstone looked just like Atlas 12-15 years ago.
AVISTA: Fishing for a hike
I just read in Wednesday’s Press that Avista has filed a formal request for a rate increase on us for infrastructure. I wonder how much of this will go to Andy Dux and his fish killing biologists of the Idaho Depar…
VETERANS: Smiling at Aspen Dental
The second Saturday following Memorial Day, the Aspen Dental office of Coeur d’Alene offered free dental services to veterans in recognition for their time in the military. Veterans were warmly greeted upon arrivin…
MOUNTAINS: Rock stars' history
The article “Hiking Chilco Peak” (Jason Wilmoth) brought back fond memories of seeing elk, moose, white-tail deer, mule deer, wolf tracks in the snow, gray jays gliding by, grouse, and more on that mountain.