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 …
BLASPHEMY: No big deal?
Let’s be clear about exactly what is on display at Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d’Alene. It is a grotesque statue blaspheming a beautiful image of the Blessed Virgin Mary left on Juan Diego’s cloak when she appeared…
ART: Where's Muhammad?
In regard to the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, I will believe it was not meant to belittle and insult the Catholic religion when I see a similar statue of Muhammad displayed and the gallery owner “defends the ar…
HAZEL: Speaks for few
Christa seems to forget that the KCRCC represents all Republicans in Kootenai County, not just the moderates (“Reasonable Republicans”) she likes to hang out with.
HAZEL: Speaks for many
Christa Hazel, in her My Turn article titled, “Where did the GOP Go?” shares an experience many other conservatives have had with the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) leadership.
ART: Respect our views
It’s not about a Constitutional Amendment. No one, that I’ve heard, has said the artist doesn’t have the “right” to create it, nor the store owner to display it. It’s about respect and what’s best for a civil socie…
ART: Let's talk about it
It has come to my attention that there has been opposition voiced about a piece of art on display at The Art Spirit Gallery, resulting in a request to have it removed as it offends their religious beliefs.
WATER: With wisdom, please
I have been noticing a lot of wasted water from sprinklers mainly in the newer developments. Here is hoping that developers, landscaping companies and homeowners take a look at where the water is directed besides t…
ART: Blame The Press
In response to the controversy surrounding The Press decision to make blasphemy front-page news, I would like to submit the following scriptural excerpt depicting God speaking to the devil: “I will put enmities bet…
POLLUTION: A serious threat
I believe that we, as stewards of the Earth, need to protect and take good care of our home and ecosystem. Pollution can come in many forms, but all of them have devastating effects on people and our environment.
CONFESSION: I am a honker
In reference to the newbie article, when the light turns green, don’t immediately start honking. I agree, with all the people who run red lights in this city.
HEALTH: This isn't greatness
For all the folks out there selfishly arguing the merits of American health care. Please stop and read section C page 1 of Friday’s (July 28) paper, “Waiting to breathe.” How can the “Greatest country in the world”…
THANKS: PF to the rescue
My husband and I are so grateful to the people of Post Falls who helped us recently when our RV broke down. A wonderful couple came to our rescue and worked with my husband for hours attempting to replace a fan bel…
DEPUTIES: Mission accomplished
I called for a deputy on Monday over an undesirable at a property in Dalton Gardens and the response was over the top. Your department has a genuine call of duty.
LUBE: Stand with veteran
A veteran was told that the Quick Lube in Coeur d’Alene gave discounts to veterans, but when the job was done and he went to pay he was told by the “manager” it was too late because the “data” had already been ente…
HEALTH: The right direction
The struggle between the Republicans and the Democrats is basically whether adequate health care is a right to be provided to all, or whether health care is to be provided on a free market, that is, available only …