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 …
TAX PLAN: Burden for the young
For decades the Republican Party has touted the need for fiscal restraint and a balanced budget. In reality, even with a Republican majority in Congress, their new tax plan has added $820 billion to our nation’s de…
DEPLORABLES: Here we are
Local Republicans did the right thing getting rid of Commissioner Eberlein. His view of 95% of us would fall under the category of “Deplorables.” How else would you justify charging working families double the norm…
NEWCOMERS: I see you
I say “Welcome” to all the people who move here to escape the garbage that is going on, especially in California. The only thing that I ask is that you leave your attitudes there and adopt our “little town” thinkin…
OBAMA: Good for GOP
He’s back. The most incompetent, divisive and destructive president of the United States since Woodrow Wilson. Yes, that would be Pres. Obama — the community organizer, ministered by Rev. Wright, Louis Farrakhan an…
TRUMP: Electoral issue unsettled
Clearly, Mary Smith shows in her letter to The Press, Sept. 14, earnest belief that the Electoral College did the job required of it in the 2016 election and she explains in detail why and how that’s so. But so wha…
TURNOUT: First, be informed
The Coeur d’Alene Press editorial of Sept. 12 laments past voter turnout and urges folks to go to the polls in the upcoming election. While I agree that more of our electorate should get involved, I question the wi…
TRAFFIC: Job well done
Kudos to the Coeur d’Alene Press and Staff Writer Ralph Bartholdt for the timely article (Sept. 16) on the growing traffic problems in Coeur d’Alene. Citizen concerns about traffic have come to a head and actions a…
MEDICINE: Idaho school applauded
WWAMI-Idaho, Idaho’s medical school, continues to graduate top-notch physicians who bring quality health care to some of our most underserved communities, and I’m proud to support it as a longstanding family medici…
TAX CUTS: Deficit goes up
Republicans claim that tax cuts increase federal government revenue, but they cite only a few questionable examples to support their view. In a thorough examination of fiscal history, U.S. Treasury studies estimate…
TRUMP: Just getting started
President Trump is a blessing. He won the presidency and hope he wins a second term, for it’s going to take at least another term to straighten out all the massive socialisms imposed on America. There’s not a lot o…
TRUMP: You trust him?
I frequently hear from people in the workforce who are happy with how Trump has handled the economy. My guess is those individuals do not truly understand all aspects of the economy. (Not that I am any expert.)
SMELTER: A serious threat
OK, enough already.
SNAP: Food for families
The U.S. Census Bureau just released new data showing that 1 in 8 Americans live in poverty. These numbers should shock all of us, especially since just a few months ago the House of Representatives took a vote tha…
GROWTH: Death, taxes, traffic
Unless you are a developer, or someone who is putting financial gain ahead of the safety and the well-being of our community, who wouldn’t say it’s time to apply the brakes and take a closer look into this crazy ou…
CAMERON: Second that emotion
I agree with what Steve Cameron wrote a few weeks ago to stop all the nonsense and he added “please” and I second his request. Nothing, and I repeat NOTHING can be settled by anger, name calling and cussing. We can…