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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 …
RENFRO: Remember Sgt. Moore
Your coverage of the Renfro murder trial was good with one glaring exception. Instead of seeing Renfro’s face on the front page of the paper almost daily, it would have been better to see Sgt. Moore.
WILDLIFE: Management by contradiction
Only in the distorted politics of Idaho could two such diametrically opposed notions of big game management coexist. I refer to the oft spoken belief that wolf populations are so excessive that elk herds are being …
NFL: It's a business
I first became opposed to the kneeling ball players around the same time I wrote about my disgust for NFL’s progressive showmanship.
NFL: About our president
I noticed that Vice President Mike Pence, like a good soldier, left the Colts game when San Fransisco 49er players took a knee to peacefully protest continued racial profiling by some police.
TOXIC: Full disclosure needed
In response to The Press report Oct. 6, “Safe Infant Sleep Info Now on Ambulances,” I’ve got to ask why toxic laundry products get a free pass? Isn’t it at least possible that inhaling toxic fumes from bedding, etc…
ANTHONY: Proven experience
I would like to share my strongest support for Steve Anthony’s candidacy for the Post Falls City Council.
THANKS: To great firefighters
To the team of firefighters who extinguished the home that burned to the ground Monday night on my block, I can’t begin to find the words to express my sincere appreciation for what your team did. You handled it an…
CAMERON: Try some diplomacy
Steve Cameron, wow! Regarding your Oct. 6 article, Steve, criticism without offering a fair and balanced solution is so very easy. Anyone can do it. It takes no skill whatsoever.
SENATOR: An observation
I observe an educated, articulate person, stand in front of a camera and claim to speak for the dead. He blamed an organization founded on protecting a constitutional right and dedicated to teaching the safe use of…
EDITORIAL: A veteran's view
In my opinion, and I am sure many other veterans, were really insulted with the statements on that so called Editorial. Here is the reason why I say this. The following statements were made that need some clarifica…
CAMPAIGNS: Money always wins
In an article titled, “Lawmaker: Idaho House Republicans unwilling to unite” in the Oct. 7 issue, the writer told of possible un-cooperation among Republicans. Politicians have not cared about WE THE PEOPLE for man…
SHOOTING: Target 2nd Amendment
After the Las Vegas shooting, the Second Amendment is again under attack.
NFL: Crazy priorities
According to the NFL Player’s Association, the average 2017 annual salary for an NFL player is $1.9 million.
CAMERON: Column 'spot on'
I suspect that you are going to get hate mail, in the form of letters, texts and email, from your column in Friday’s Press regarding the impact of a presidential visit to a disaster or trauma site.
CAMERON: Political persuasion shows
In response to Steve Cameron, Oct. 6, “Nobody in pain wants a circus.” While I am in agreement with the thought behind the title of your column, once again I was quite disappointed with your presentation of materia…