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 …
TRUMP: How dare you
PETTY. Definition. Mean or ungenerous, meanness of spirit. Making things, events, or actions NORMAL PEOPLE dismiss as trivial or insignificant into excuses to be UPSET, uncooperative, childish or stubborn.
MEDICARE: Heading wrong way
The new federal budget has been introduced and it includes a $537 billion in proposed cuts to Medicare. This is not the way to take care of the elderly who have worked all their lives only to spend one out of six d…
JORDAN: Not A1-worthy
The article about Paulette Jordan was a joke, right? And if it wasn’t, it should be, because I took it as a joke; and her too.
DIVISION: Fighting words
Are the Dems really thinking ahead? Do they truly want another “un”civil war? Not North and South, but Democrat and Republican? I can’t imagine any sensible American wanting war amongst Americans. I however may not…
ANTHEM: Snapshot of patriotism
Kudos to NBC for airing our National Anthem (CBS and ESPN will not broadcast our national anthem) last Sunday for a pre-season game at ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas, between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas C…
TRUMP: You're wrong, Ron
Ron Boothe’s letter to the editor last Wednesday said he was “deeply insulted, astounded, and ashamed” of President Trump’s behavior. That’s how I, and almost everyone I know, felt the previous eight years under Ob…
JORDAN: Check the facts
Saw a couple of replies in the paper from Aug. 29. Some people were not happy the way Paulette Jordan was portrayed.
PRESS: Jordan article biased
Your two-part article on candidate Paulette Jordan was biased and painted her very unfavorably and lacked fair and balanced reporting. Honestly, it sounds like the Coeur d’Alene Press is being petulant because they…
DUNCAN: Ready for the job
I am supporting Leslie Duncan to become one of our county commissioners. During my tenure on the Board of County Commissioners, I worked with Leslie in her role as the chairwoman of the Aquifer Protection District.…
TRUMP: Counting his successes
What about Trump? I opposed him in the primaries because of his past until he was the only Republican left. But he is a changed man morally like Saul of Tarsus, Augustine of Hippo and Jihadist Walid Shoebat, now a …
2020: Don't vote for Trump
President Trump has divided this nation, and a house divided cannot stand. Joe Biden wants to go “knuckle to knuckle with Trump out by the woodshed.” Joe Biden or Senator Flake From Arizona would both make a great …
SCHROEDER: Get to know her
What are you looking for in a candidate to represent you in the Idaho State Legislature? If you’re looking for someone who is intelligent, hardworking, honest, genuine and dedicated, and truly cares about this stat…
COUGAR: A Big Cat community
I would like to compliment the community, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Department, Coeur d’Alene Parks, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene Police, Security, Coeur d’Alene Press, GEG TV, and area radio…
CATHOLIC: Jail wicked priests
Thank you Jay Martin of Athol for your insightful letter in Sunday’s Press.
JORDAN: Articles informative
Thanks for the articles on Democratic Governor hopeful Paulette Jordan. I found them most enlightening. Mr. Day’s and Mr. Waring’s letters protesting the article were not warranted. Any objective reading of the art…