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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: Gonzo for guns
Our illustrious President Trump ironically says that “The mass shooting in a Texas Church is not a GUN issue, it is a mental health issue!” (GUN always must be capitalized…it shares the same esteem as GOD for many …
VETERANS: Do this for them
As a retired Army Judge Advocate General, I have given legal assistance to hundreds of our veterans who deserve our thanks and support. There are approximately 30,000 veterans in Kootenai County. That number is inc…
MANNERS: Let 'em shine
Good for you Cameron! Reminding people to debate politely is needed, and yes, it is possible. It’s not necessary to call people stupid, and other names, to get your point across, even though that’s my first respons…
EXCEL: Makes beautiful music
A HUGE thank you to the Excel Foundation!
OPIOIDS: Trump won't fix it
So Trump is going to solve the opioid emergency. I recently had a terrible fall. I landed on my back and laid there and couldn’t get up. A neighbor saw me lying in the driveway and helped me up. I am still in pain …
VETERANS: Keep those promises
Dear Mr. President and Idaho Congressional delegation,
DRIVE: Help the Scouts
On Nov. 11, Boy Scouts will be calling on people to make donations of food for area food banks. I know shelves at the Community Action Partnership Food Bank have been pretty bare lately and it has been challenging …
TRUMP: Second thoughts, anyone?
I see in the news now that two former experienced GOP presidents think Trump is a “blowhard” and neither voted for him to be president. Hmmmm? Just maybe they know more than many typical voters who did vote for Tru…
HATE: Bad for health
Abraham Lincoln: “The world will little note nor long remember what we say here but it can never forget what they did here.” Ron, don’t know how much education you have BUT this was written in 1863 and President Tr…
BERGDAHL: Ruling was fair
I’m sure many are appalled by the judge’s ruling regarding Bowe Bergdahl. I happened to find extreme satisfaction in the sentence.
BERGDAHL: No justice there
This is a day that started out very nice, new fresh air with some snow and a light rain falling. It quickly became a day of regret. I could not believe my ears when the news reader informed me that Sergeant Bowe Be…
NFL: Unfair, hypocritical
A friend sent me a post that asked the 7 million viewers who watched it to boycott the NFL. The video shows the NFL is unfair and hypocritical because it is driven by political correctness and only allows certain p…
ABUSE: A simple suggestion
Re: Couple charged with child abuse, Coeur d’Alene Press, Nov. 2, page A2.
COMPARE: Then and now
Obama — Looked the other way for eight years while North Korea enhanced their nuclear capabilities to the point they can reach the U.S. with nuclear warheads. He is praised by mainstream (liberal) media as a great …
HALLOWEEN: Bummer, man
I had a terrible Halloween. I visited many houses, yet I got nothing in my trick or treat bag.