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 …
CAMERON: Love this country
Steve Cameron wrote “one player (football quarterback Colin Kaerpernick) who knelt during the anthem has been blackballed forever,” but other players who committed crimes have been back in the NFL within two years.…
TRUMP: Hear your advisers
The electorate of our nation has chosen Donald Trump to be our president. Some of his advisers were elected and some appointed. I have heard enough vitriol by his supporters and detractors. If we are to succeed, we…
CALIFORNIA: Illegals' paradise
Perhaps there is a realistic solution to border security. Couldn’t ICE and the Border Patrol transport all illegal aliens they catch to San Diego? California wants to be a sanctuary state. OK. Let Californian taxpa…
UNHEALTHY: Cases in point
I suspect The Press editorial board saw a learning opportunity for their readers when they published the opinions of Mr. Regan and Mr. Cameron on the health care issue. Name calling, finger pointing, and entrenched…
U.S.: A Christian nation
In recent times, there has been discussion about America being a Christian nation.
GONZAGA: Coaching is leading
Do you ever notice how much Gonzaga University players improve each year? These are skillful players, recruited both nationally and internationally. They bring a lot of basketball ability to Gonzaga when they arriv…
FULCHER: Constituent request
As Russ Fulcher replaces Raul Labrador as our representative in the U.S. Congress, I hope he recognizes that Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in America and that Congressional action is essential t…
CHRISTMAS: Something to remember
Do we know the real reason for Christmas? It’s not all about gifts because the best Gift was given to everyone that Christmas Day a long time ago. Do you know that? It’s true.
PHILLIPS: Good one gone
I’m not sure what to say except I’m still hell-bent furious. It seems that employment at the county is less than desirable for good decent people. My neighbor, Mary Beth, lost her job. A widow and mother of two sai…
PHILLIPS: Gets this vote
I read about Carrie Phillips leaving (forced out of) her position at the Kootenai County Elections Office. I just wanted to say I have been a chief judge for elections under Carrie while she has been the elections …
LETTERS: A writer's request
Why do you continue to print letters from Dan Gressler? They are filled with hate.
MEAT: A real solution
Dr. Ralph Maughan hits the nail on the head when he discusses the potential of clean meat (real meat grown from animal cells) to solve pressing problems. (The AP article “Animal Free Meat,” published in The Press S…
ADVOCATE: For child victims
Over the next few weeks, most of us will celebrate the holidays with family and friends. We will reflect on what made us happy this past year, note the things we could have done better and set some new goals for 20…
DRIVER: Patience - please!
Bah, humbug! to the old fart in the white pickup who felt it was necessary to roll his passenger window down to yell at me Monday morning as I crossed the street on the north side of Second and Sherman, because the…
CHRISTMAS: Don't miss this show
Last Sunday evening my wife and I were fortunate to attend “Traditions of Christmas” at the Kroc Center. We’ve been several years in the past, and each year it gets better!