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 …
PERMITS: Look at the root
Lately, there has been a discussion of comments on and grousing about the proposed elimination of building permits in Kootenai County, or, at least, making them optional. The latest is the “My Turn” by Deborah Rose…
KENNEDY: Lesson for today
When President Kennedy proposed and got his tax cut through Congress, the Democrats were all in favor of it. What is different today? Do people know history enough to weigh it or do people listen to biased media on…
WOLF: An urban warning
I just want to give people a head’s up. I saw a wolf chasing a deer at Hanley and 15th Street at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. I heard there is a wolf/dog hybrid living in the area, so it could be that dog, but I spend a l…
POEM: A true gift
What a very precious poem Glenna Fox wrote! Now that’s what CHRISTmas is all about. It’s not “happy holidays.” It’s to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
NET: Government isn't neutral
When you hear the words ”net neutrality” and FCC it almost sounds fair. So why would you not be in favor of it or why against it?
HOSPITALITY: Workers' wish
It’s Christmas morning.
THIEF: Darkening some joy
Yes, Virginia, there is a Grinch.
STORY: A point about poll
I strongly object to the article headlined, “Poll: Most say Trump crossed line with Russian contacts.” The article states in the middle of a lengthy nonsense “that 62 percent of Democrats think he did something ill…
WARMING: Non-political facts
Letter-writer Marvin George Miller dismisses the impact of global warming on hurricanes.
BLAME: Let's grow up
The Blame Game in our nation’s capitol, across the country and around the world is overwhelming. An extremely high percentage of the news revolves around childish fingerpointing.
TEACHER: Gratitude galore
I am writing this letter to thank all those who donated and purchased items for the fundraiser held at Post Falls Middle School on Dec. 5. My family and I were touched by the generosity and love in our community. T…
CHEERS: For beautiful music
Max Mendez, Choral Instructor and Bryan Hannnaford, Director of Bands, are to be commended for the music programs they produce.
WOOF! Tony's rebuttal
In response to Joy Sellers’ letter to the editor:
RELIEF: Only if you're rich
GOP deficit hawks have become extinct.
BROOKS: In our corner
Bill Brooks’ column in the Coeur d’Alene Press is the first thing my friends and I read every time he is featured. It is incomprehensible to me to think that this caring, selfless man should not be getting paid for…