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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 …
MEDICARE: Tackling some myths
Being recently eligible and enrolled in Medicare, I’m finding all this talk about the panacea of “Medicare for all” incredibly misleading. It is being presented as “free” and “without the denials and paperwork” of …
GOVERNOR: Response inadequate
Are you kidding me Ada County? What right do you have considering it’s not the first time one of those trucks passed through our state? Was Governor Little throwing a party or just playing Big Brother again?
PROP 2: Impact on jail
I did not vote for Prop 2 because it won’t help with the overwhelming medical cost to our sheriff’s department.
WRITERS: Duelists are missed
Am I the only reader who misses the Gibson-Gressler feud? Gibson being the harsh voice of reason, and Gressler being the comic relief.
IDAHO: Go clean (and local)
As the president continues to deny global climate change, I was pleased to hear Gov. Brad Little say in a recent speech that there is no question that climate change is happening, and we’ve got to reverse it. I am …
SCHOOLS: A funding reminder
We seniors may complain about the upcoming vote but parents, let’s be realistic. Suppose it costs the school district $5,000 to educate your child for one year, $20,000 if you have four children in public schools. …
ARTICLE: Thinking about integrity
Re: Bob’s dream is dashed (Press, Feb. 2). Speaking of “offensive attacks on INTEGRITY,” remember what they say about Karma: “It’s a - - - - -.”
WALL: Good idea then, now
There are some things I have a hard time putting my mind around.
DALTON: Beliefs aren't facts
Jeff Crandall’s “My Turn” (The Press, Feb. 2) about the Dalton Gardens recall effort is certainly artfully argued, as we would expect from an attorney. But I encourage readers to pay attention to how many sentences…
TRUMP: A possible script
I can only imagine the conversation between Donald Trump and Robert Mueller over the Trump Tower meeting and Tower Moscow.
CHARITY: Imagine it this way
The Christmas season recently ended with many examples of charitable giving. We are a generous people, and many charities continue their work throughout the year.
WORKERS: Where are their rights?
We live in a time when employers can hide behind errors in legislation. Below is an excerpt from the FAQ section on the Idaho State Department of Labor:
HUNTER: Got what he deserved
Let’s get to the point regarding Mr. Wiley Hunter: He rented a vehicle to bring back a load of pot from Canada. He was caught with 75 pounds of the stuff in the trunk after a traffic stop.
PARTISAN: Answer these, please
I know I am a newbie to participation in a political party, but I just don’t understand some things and I need to. Like what does the reader get from reading letters, like those written this morning by Tappero and …
MSM: A serious disconnect
Just finished watching my 30 minute, daily dose of media hysteria. The hysteria centered on the arctic cold blast hitting the central U.S.