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 …
DEMS: Look in mirror
I find it interesting, while difficult to understand, that when the Democratic Party points out TWO BIG Republican unethical errors that they have not checked their own closets to see their responses on the same is…
VETS: Choose wisely, folks
The Press published my letter about my Elle dog. She died needlessly of congestive heart failure on April 26. It was her birthday. She turned 11 years old that day. I guess I thought I’d have her forever. Didn’t ha…
MEYER: Strong library advocate
Judy Meyer has been a tireless advocate for libraries in our community. She is up for re-election next Tuesday for the Community Library Network Board of Trustees. Everybody who lives in the county except the city …
TRUMP: Tower of instability
I have to agree with Paul Underwood’s letter about Queen Melania and the Trump Tower. Jeff Sessions says N.Y. police are soft on crime. How can they fight crime when they are guarding the queen and prince in the iv…
SCARCELLO: A familiar endorsement
As a common sense candidate, Laurin Scarcello is committed to serving the Lakes Highway District as commissioner.
VET: Need a name, please
I was very saddened to read about the loss of their beloved pet. I do not believe I would have been so kind as not to indicate the name of the vet.
KUDOS: For medical efficiency
Congratulations to Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services for sponsoring a free skin cancer check Saturday at the Ironwood Medical Building. The staff was friendly and efficient. The waiting room was crowded, but after we…
SCARCELLO: Committed to community
I’ve known Laurin for many years. He’s a fine, upstanding native of our area and would make a wonderful commissioner. Laurin has a way with people. He has always cared how the community feels and that will translat…
PROGRESSIVES: Flashing red
When I was in elementary school we used flashcards to learn the basics of phonics and arithmetic.
SCARCELLO: Honest, hardworking
I have been campaigning for Laurin Scarcello and have had the privilege of meeting some of the nicest people in our area.
TRUMP: Tax code concern
Congress is set to take on tax reform next and President Trump recently released his tax plan. There are many things I like about the president’s tax plan such as reducing the number of brackets from 7 to 4, elimin…
CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT LETTERS
SCARCELLO: The right choice
NATION: Left isn't right
Hillsdale College recently shared an adapted speech of Kimberley Strassel. She writes a weekly column in The Wall Street Journal.
LABRADOR: Now hear this
The Saturday Coeur d’Alene Press discussed two lead items, Rep. Labrador’s town hall meeting and the Idaho Democracy Dinner. The town hall meeting was held at Lake City High School. Both were to capacity crowds.
MESSAGES: Positively delightful
This is a tribute to two Coeur d’Alene High School girls who post uplifting messages on the athletic fence. They take colored ribbons and weave them through the wires to form words. The latest messages say, “Let yo…