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 …
WALL: Treatment far better
Trump said, “For that reason, we will soon begin the construction of a great wall along our southern border. It will be started ahead of schedule and, when finished, it will be a very effective weapon against drugs…
TRUMP: An honorable leader
I was watching the news earlier on March 2. CBS Overnight News was recapping the president’s address. They (reporters) were actually complaining that the president didn’t talk about others serving in the military. …
TEMPLIN: A fond tribute
Hallmark of Hospitality. Innovator of the Convention Center in the Northwest. Advocator of local business growth and campaigner of the entrepreneurial spirit Bob Templin will be undoubted remembered for his success…
BELTS: Buses need them
A rebuttal to “No Seat belts on school buses:”
SCHOOLS: Meet the needs
Coeur d’Alene is the most amazing place to raise a family. It is why my wife and I chose to move and raise our family here. Our daughter is now in middle school. She was in the first fifth-grade class of the new Wi…
CAMERON: Two big fans
A few weeks ago a reader submitted a short comment about column writer Steve Cameron. I’m writing to say how much my husband and I enjoy his fresh outlook, sense of humor and easy journalistic style. So, Steve, kee…
MEDIA: A citizen's advice
The media are continually telling us how vitally important they are to democracy. Many — too many — consider themselves above criticism and are outraged when their reporting is challenged, but just pick up any edit…
SCHOOLS: Promises kept
On March 14, voters will have the opportunity to make our strong Coeur d’Alene School District even stronger. I urge you to vote yes twice — for the levy and for the bond. Reasons abound, not the least of which is …
TERMS: 12 years plenty
We’ve probably debated the folly of two-year congressional terms since middle school (or since before Mr. Labrador was born). His argument that a two-year term makes Congress more adaptable to change is shot down t…
LAWYERS: Let losers pay
I recently saw this in the news: “Idaho Senate backs bill to avoid new ‘loser pay’ rule for courts.
JUDICIAL: Oversight needed
Our founding fathers (wise guys that they were) set up our government as three separate but equal branches; the legislative, executive and judicial as presented and discussed in Articles I, II and III respectively.
SCHOOLS: Support levy, bond
What could be more important then to provide a solid learning environment for our children to learn and develop? Children need an environment where they have access to all the equipment, books and other resources t…
LETTER: To Donald Trump
Dear Mr. President,
IDAHO: Leaders talk, listen
When I first visited Coeur d’Alene about six years ago, I found the area to be beautiful. After moving here I learned some of the history of the area.
TRUMP: Fixing Obama's errors
On Feb. 22, Del Cameron shared his opinion in the Readers Write section of The Press. While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I completely disagree with what he said The Liningers couldn’t have been more c…