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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 …
SOCIALISM: On further review
Steven Reynalds submitted a letter with a title in form of a question, “Socialism: So you think it’s bad?”
JUDICIAL: Tales of woe and wonder
Regarding Joann Lokken’s letter on plea bargains, I have witnessed this system in action for more than 30 years as an insider. Our nation’s founders would be aghast at what their posterity has brought upon their ju…
CONSUMER: Terri is terrific
I have lived in Post Falls for 19 years and read the paper. We all enjoy Terri Dickerson’s column. She is a great consumer advocate.
INITIATIVE: Give voters some credit
I read most of the letters to the editor and the editorials. Several have recently chastised the initiative process that resulted in the Medicaid expansion being placed on the ballot last fall. I read it passed by …
CDA: About that name
Hello Neighbors,
ATHLETES: Pay for your own dreams
Yes, I am sick and tired of so-called “extreme athletes” who want to challenge age-old records at the expense of the rest of us. I’m talking about things like climbing Mount Everest, Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainer,…
GROWTH: Follow Boulder City's lead
After reading Robin Near’s “My Turn” article on April 19, I am compelled to agree wholeheartedly. The growth is completely out of hand and I would like Kootenai County to consider a solution similar to Boulder City…
ETIQUETTE: Second Bob's motions
Just wanted to thank you for re-publishing the 7 Points to Ponder on Idaho Etiquette on March 22. I also want to tag on to Bob McAdams’ sentiments.
ASPIRE: Ticket to delight
As a person who has lived here 28 years, I am so proud to call Kootenai County my home. We are so blessed to have Aspire. Our community theater gives us such “Broadway” performances. Their current production “The H…
PLASTIC: Where do bags go?
Why do stores lie to the public about recycling plastic bags? Some stores have plastic bag recycle bins, but I’m aware that in some cases, employees are told to throw the bags away. I’ve seen it. People drop them o…
MEDIA: Just like Pravda
I wish to thank you for printing Article 1 of the Bill of Rights always at the top of the editorial page! It gives a great boost to freedoms which are given to us as citizens.
GROWTH: Brings more than apartments
More apartments GREAT.
PLEA BARGAINS: They hurt victims
Plea bargains prevent justice from being served. A defendant pleading guilty to a lesser offense in exchange for a more lenient sentence or a dismissal of other charges undermines victims rights. Is our criminal ju…
INITIATIVES: Process needs tightening
I read the comments of Brent Regan about the passed initiative on Medicaid expansion. I then contacted one of our elected officials now in Boise and asked for comments on the new proposed rules for initiatives in I…
NOTRE DAME: Humans are more important
As I learned of the devastation of Notre Dame and watched the president of France, Emmanuel Macron speak about France’s loss of a national treasure, I wondered why I wasn’t terribly upset. So, I tried to relate to …