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 …
AVERY: Gem State gem
It was with great joy that I read the Dec. 7 article about an essay submission by 12-year-old Avery Fudge. BRAVO! He’s a beacon of hope for the future when we’re so often stunned by the bleak news of the present.
NAZI: Wrong target, Obama
Last week while abroad, past president Barack Hussein Obama declared that President Donald Trump is running a Nazi administration that will lead to the same results as Hitler realized in Germany. This is not only a…
SERVICE DOGS: Listen up
Please consider doing an informational and educational piece on service dogs, the laws and most importantly, why people should leave their untrained fake service dog FIDO home.
TRUMP: Now picture this
Imagine if President Obama had accepted help from Iran during his election. High ranking officials in Iran intervened in some way during the election in order to sway it in Obama’s favor. And Obama knew and accepte…
CODE: Cut down government
Everyone wants a quality home, but it ought to be their choice, not that of the government. Increasing snow load from 40 to 70 pounds sounds like a great idea, and would actually cost very little in the constructio…
KADERKA: I owe you
I saw in the obituaries that Suzanne Kaderka passed away on Nov. 30.
POEM: A Very Special Day
When I think upon the Christmas child,
CELLPHONES: Photo answers question
All one needs to do to answer the Tuesday, Dec. 5, Coeur d’Alene Press’ question “Are cellphones a communication device, learning tool, or distraction in the classroom?” is to look at the accompanying photo of the …
GRASSLEY: Take it back
If you have not heard what Chuck Grassley said about you, check it out. His view is that people at the bottom of the pecking order don’t deserve a raise because they will just spend it on booze, movies, etc.
CODE: Reasons for concern
I am surprised that I did not read one objection Wednesday in The Press from anyone about the new building code vote by the Kootenai County commissioners.
TAXES: Answer this, please
I am responding to the letters/comments of Ron Clark of Athol regarding “TAXES: Adopt age cap,” and Betsy Rosenberg of Rathdrum regarding “TAXES: Imports should pay.” I have two questions for both of them. 1. Why d…
HARASSMENT: Don't enable perps
You may be unaware or misinformed, but please let me enlighten you. Due to the nature of sexual harassment and sexual assault, the likelihood of a victim to falsely report is extremely rare. On average about 63 per…
HARASSMENT: Wait a second
With all the allegations flying about in the news with he says, she says, what did he know and when and who did he collaborate with, it makes one want to turn off the news and hide one’s head in the sand.
RANN: A smile a day
I want you to know how much I, and my husband, Dave, look so forward to Rann Haight’s drawing every day in the Coeur d’Alene Press. In this world of so much bad news and tragedy, I usually open the paper and go rig…
HOSPICE: Caring beyond measure
Our family and friends are gratefully expressing thanks for the professionalism, caring and just plain kindness of Hospice. The staff and management at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House outdo themselves. A…