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 …
ARTS: Facility a big plus
Tuesday’s edition of The Press brought a very welcome article about a potential new arts facility in our beautiful city by the lake. However the article, while focusing on costs and funding, neglected the very sign…
TYPO: A plane to nowhere
From the cover of Tuesday’s, Sept. 11 paper: “County Considers Moving Again: Officials Push Long-Range Planing More Than Fairgrounds Facility.”
TRUMP: Smith settles debate
Collusion, intrusion, delusion, balusion! It’s time to solve the discussion of the legitimacy of Trump’s election by reviewing the 2016 election.
SCHROEDER: We need her
Like many others, I have purchased a vehicle from a dealership and experienced that awkward moment when the salesperson was pushing me to buy into something I really didn’t need, like clear-coat, fabric protectant,…
SIRENS: An alarming trend
It’s 7 a.m. and the daily rash of sirens has already started.
REBUTTAL: Trump litmus test
To JUERGEN NOLTHENIUS. The Electoral College was created during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It was widely supported. Any proposed elimination would never get close to SCOTUS.
TAXES: Schools, ease up
Here we go again. Front-page news: “More students trigger tax levies in school districts.”
TRUMP: Keep it going
One of your readers published a letter about Mr. Kavanaugh: “Just say No.” I would like to support this good judge 100 percent. He is one of the best and comes around at the right time.
TEAM: One more tribute
To my family, the 12-year-old Coeur d’Alene Little League team and coaches, their families (who are like my family), the city of Coeur d’Alene and all of the friends and supporters of the Little League Team. Thank …
MUSEUM: Airport location ideal
Regarding the opinion of Vern Westgate on Aug. 18, I wholeheartedly agree. We have done some traveling in our retirement. We like to see museums in the areas we are visiting to learn some of their history. It is ve…
COUNTY: Get creative
Every time I see the topic of the county moving over to the fairgrounds to “consolidate operations,” I can spit nails. The next time the urge comes over them, I suggest the commissioners take a look at the numerous…
TRAFFIC: Attend open house
As public concern mounts over growing traffic problems in Coeur d’Alene, it’s nice to see the city of Coeur d’Alene and ignitecda hosting a Traffic Open House (today, 5-7 p.m. at the North Idaho College Student Uni…
VALOR: Brooks earned his
Our past primary campaign season was mostly civil. A few candidates, however, were the targets of unwarranted character assassination and outright dishonest accusations.
EVENT: Implication misleading
Judd Wilson, I read your article “Event Aims to Increase Voting; NonPartisan Questioned” dated Aug. 31, which focused on local activist Jessica Mahuron and the Civic Action Festival scheduled on Sept. 15. In my opi…
KAVANAUGH: Just say no
In any western democracy, Trump would not be president. He lost the election by 3 million votes. Since when do we Americans not accept that one man/woman equals one vote? Since when should a vote in California be w…