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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 …
TRUTH: Starts with facts
Whereas I agree with the tenor of Mr. Cameron’s article, “Poverty puts potent clamps on kids,” I feel it must be pointed out that once again he has violated his own tenets as put forth in his “Is Truth Too Much to …
TRUMP: Alternative sickening
I am amazed to see the various letters complaining about Donald Trump — the latest from Mrs. Gressler on June 11. My answer to all those who dislike Trump is: Think of the alternative i.e. Hillary Clinton. If that …
TRUMP: Critic off base
WOW! Mr. Kelly.
TRUMP: Proud of him
I like President Trump — a non-politician and a businessman who has an objective view of the USA. Like us, he may have been told as a child, “You could be president someday.” And he is president with all his abilit…
TRANSIT: Consider alternatives
Regarding the “Mass Transit Hub,” Kootenai County citizens should know it is a bus station which is “a done deal” to be built at Riverstone, thanks to newly elected Commissioners Bingham and Fillios. Commission Cha…
LAWSUIT: Are you serious?
Four jailbirds in the Benewah County Jail want to sue for $20 million alleging their civil rights have been violated. Dumoura destroyed jail property and violated two federal probations (heaven knows why he was inc…
FLAG: Fly it with confidence
Many pieces of fabric, unfurling in the wind. Show your colors to the world. Be proud to be an American.
NEWS: Fake vs. manipulated
To Steve Cameron: Regarding “Is truth too much to ask?” and “fake news.” Steve, you contributed to the public’s negative feelings in your article right from the get go. I can deal with fake news; it’s “manipulation…
LEAKS: Play it straight, media
Reference Steve Cameron’s column, “Haylie: ‘Is truth too much to ask?”
HEROES: D-Day remembered
Amen to John Minden re: D-Day in Friday’s Press. These brave souls who landed on Normandy beaches should never be forgotten nor should we forget how many American men were lost to be forever left on French soil ten…
BLUE: Here's my splash
Thanks to Bev Moss and her “My Turn” column highlighting the “Splash of Blue” campaign by Friends of The Spokane River Corridor group. Raising public awareness of our water is the first step in proper planning to p…
HANDELMAN: A real leader
“Work Hard, Be Nice” words I will continue to live by as I wrap up my 7th year with the Coeur d’Alene School District. This is a motto that Matthew Handelman has shared with the school district staff for several ye…
ADLER: Hearing is believing
David Adler has written an excellent article in the Coeur d’Alene Press that we all should read. I have heard him speak at the Coeur d’Alene library twice in the past year and three months. He is a constitutional s…
VETERAN: Help needed - delivered
I have some good news I’d like to share with readers of The Press who need help dealing with the federal government. I am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps (1974-78) and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.…
GRIFFIN: Try this on
Regarding the outcry of Kathy Griffin’s display of a mock severed head of the president, my question is: What would the reaction of Kathy herself be if someone were to display a mock severed head of her mother on t…