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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 …
PLOWS: A little help, please
A week or so ago my son came over to help plow the driveway, sidewalks mailbox and parking area. As we were finishing, here come three city snowplows doing about 40 to 45 mph, throwing rocks and snow everywhere — s…
BALLOTS: Timing suspicious
An out of the blue recount of ballots for which there has been no concern or complaint. This wild hair demand occurring only days after several letters appeared in this paper acknowledging the competence and integr…
WALL: A simple question
How did it come to pass that the lives and livelihoods of 800,000 U.S. government employees are being held hostage to pay for a wall that American voters were promised would be paid for by Mexico?
CONGRESS: Do your job
Republicans must be rational and reopen the government. Common sense demands business-as-usual while pursuing comprehensive immigration reform. Mr. Trump’s last-minute demand for a wall ignores two years of Republi…
CONGRESS: Pay to play
Our government has degenerated into a game played by Democrats and Republicans who do not represent Americans. Our Congress is made up mostly of lawyers who, according to Ben Carson, “Have been trained to win at an…
TRUMP: Lies or ignorance
The President has lied on a daily basis and it is past time to call him on it. Something he said Jan. 3 has finally caused me to break my silence. He said in a tweet, “The United States has taken MANY billions of d…
MINISTER: Truths and lies
I read recently that a “minister” said that there are many pathways to reach God and it is a lie. There is only one way and that is through the Lord Jesus Christ and if you’re teaching another way then you’re not t…
WRITERS: Try this instead
I frequently read the opinion page. There is a recurring tactic used by too many letter writers that poisons any hope of useful conversation. This tactic is commonly referred to as the “straw man argument.” It invo…
MATTIS: Suddenly a hero
The Left, almost always against our military, has now embraced General Mattis because of his resignation from President Trump’s Administration. Never mind that the Left has been against us sending troops into the M…
FIREWORKS: Thanks for nothing
I address this to the thoughtless people who set off loud fireworks in residential neighborhoods, though they may be non-readers.
TRUMP: Two-year evaluation
As we begin the new year, I wonder if America is great again as promised by our President. I knew it would be difficult for him to do in his first year but of course he should be able to make us great again within …
RESOLUTIONS: Action is better
I find resolutions to be empty and hollow of purpose. Resolutions are made every year, and every year most find themselves disappointed. Why? Because they hope and dream rather than wake up and work. Their resoluti…
CAMERON: Lost in smoke
Steve Cameron’s OPINION on 12/28/18 attempts to justify Idahoans legalizing marijuana. Steve, you’re way off thinking that the “Mormon” population in our state and its “political influence” is the reason that Idaho…
PHILLIPS: A golden employee
I and some of my past co-workers in the Elections Office were shocked and saddened to read of Ms. Phillips “being asked to leave/resigning” from the Elections Office. The intent of the following comments are to sha…
TRUMP: Victim of conspiracies?
The tone of my regular correspondence to our local paper has been most unfavorable of the current administration. Let’s change it up a little.