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 …
DOLEZAL: Cease and desist
I read with dismay the cover story of Tuesday’s Press regarding Rachel Dolezal. Is her personal plight really any of our business? To report that she is almost homeless, unemployed and on food stamps while at the s…
EDUCATION: Keep politics out
I went to both legislative town halls last weekend. Luke’s and Paul’s was very active; Redman’s, not so much.
SCOUTS: Boost for boys
This is in support of Keith Boe’s observations about a 9-year-old girl wanting to be a boy and joining the Boy Scouts.
SCHOOLS: No to 'libitards'
Again, Mike Patrick, you have outdone your Editorial and submissions of the libitard leftest in the letters to the editor from the likes of Scott Counts and Dennis the menace REUTER, and Chris Matthews, all of whic…
SCHOOLS: Commit to quality
On March 14, patrons, residents and taxpayers of Coeur d’Alene SD No. 271 have the opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to quality public education by voting YES twice on the district’s maintenance and operatio…
SCHOOLS: Double that yes
Tuesday, March 14 is the day to VOTE YES twice. YES, for the Coeur d’Alene school facilities bond. YES, for the maintenance and operations levy.
SCHOOLS: Live within budget
We’re having another vote on a school bond issue and a levy. Millions of dollars are being asked for. Why do the members of the school board think the taxpayers have so much money to throw at the schools?
SCHOOLS: A sound investment
Please turn out and vote “YES” for the upcoming Coeur d’Alene Public School’s M & O Levy and Bond being held on March 14th. The youth of our community are our future and we need to invest in them.
CAT: Keep it up, Brian
I wanted to send a brief note regarding the Coeur d’Alene Press and Brian Walker.
SCHOOLS: For better community
Regardless of whether you have children in school, the education of the children in your community has a direct impact on the success of the community, to include crime rates and income levels, just to name a few.
BOND: Details clearly stated
I wanted to respond to the letter “Schools: Bond specifics wanted,” in Sunday’s paper. The Coeur d’Alene School District has worked diligently to get good information into the voters’ hands and be as transparent as…
BIAS: Seek and find
Is the mainstream media biased? You can examine many issues but one of the most telling is gun control. How often does the press report positive news about the use of a firearm by a private citizen in self-defense …
NOBLE: Mussels and more
It is heartening that the “State Muscles Up for Fight Against Mussels” (Feb. 22, 1917) is firmer shielding of Lake Coeur d’Alene from mussels’ invasion. I urge people to expand that needed, noble goal to include fo…
CAT: Pursue the clues
“Tear Drops” will be the cat’s name as surely, many are shedding Tears for the helpless now deceased creature. My eyes are full of Tears.
SPEECH: OK; heckling, not OK
Regarding the Coeur d’Alene Press article Feb. 22 on the front page of the Local section, “Wanted: Crapo, Risch,” to you folks who have had over one hour Tuesday meetings in the Coeur d’Alene offices of Sen. Crapo …