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 …
TRUMP: Not a fan
Who needs soap operas or reality TV since we have Trump? Acting like he is wearing clown clothes, a red nose and floppy clown shoes at a white tie foreign leaders meeting. Elbowing his way to front through European…
TEACHERS: No more money
The teachers are asking for more money. Surprise, surprise. If they are so gifted, and always ask for money, why don’t they do something else? Is it because they are not the gods they imagine? Consider the Coeur d’…
BLUE: Here's my splash
I totally agree with the My Turn about “Splash of Blue.” We love to kayak and having access to the river and lake is a necessity. It’s great that there is a proposed park and public access at the Atlas property to …
TRUMP: A national disgrace
I have always considered myself a Democratic moderate, sometimes voting for a Republican when appropriate. It is baffling to me that Republicans continue to defend Trump’s indefensible actions. The man has acted li…
TRANSIT: Regan is right
Obviously, Catherine Matheson speaks ignorantly on the facts surrounding the development of the Riverstone Mass Transit Hub and an honorable man, gracious enough to serve our county. Her letter on Wednesday said no…
VETERANS: A war on bills
In America, most veterans who come back home, while fighting for our rights and freedom, are not able to catch up with payments for their own household, and are kicked into the streets. Is this how we treat our vet…
D-DAY: Invasion date ignored
June 6, 2017. Another anniversary of D-Day. In fact the 73rd year since the famous invasion on Normandy. This invasion helped turn the war and freedom for the world and is one of the most famous battles in World Wa…
TEACHERS: Pay-raise reservations
Teachers say they need an additional 5 percent increase in salary. I wonder what the rest in our communities will make this next year? Will they all make an additional 5 percent? I sincerely doubt it. Maybe even 1 …
PILLS: Drug companies questioned
I would like to sound off about our pharmaceutical companies and our pharmacies. In the last four months my prescriptions have changed makers four times. With each change, my pills have gotten weaker and weaker. Th…
PRESS: Thoughts on delivery
In response to the cordial letter inserted in my Press: I cherish my Coeur d’Alene Press daily! Sad to hear of the trouble finding help. Too hard to get in and out of the car, etc.
TRAINS: Bridge to disaster
It’s summer. Let’s reflect on our wonderful lakes and rivers. Spending happy days fishing, swimming, water skiing and on our clear, clean waters.
BLUE: Sharing my splashes
I have lived in many places, but am proud to call Coeur d’Alene home because the lake and river are so beautiful. When we have out of town guests, we are sure to take them for a drive along Lakeshore Drive for a Sp…
RATHDRUM: Our kind of town
We had our vintage Olds out for a test drive when the battery gave out at the intersection right in front of Amulet Manufacturing in Rathdrum. Before I could get to the entrance of Amulet to see if anyone had a set…
SCHOOL: So many thanks
As the school year comes to an end, I would like to publicly thank the many people who contributed to its success. First, thank you to the teachers, faculty and staff who showed up to work every day to foster the g…
CITYLINK: Wrong targets, Brent
Brent Regan thinks a 2,500-square-foot building is a Taj Mahal? Really? Also, it was reported several times in the paper that there will be no connection with Spokane so why does he keep bringing it up? I think tha…