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 …
SHEPPERD: Heartfelt tribute
When I read of Jim Shepperd’s death, I could only think of what a good man he was and how blessed I am to have known him. In all my years of reporting for the Coeur d’Alene Press from the mid-90s to 2013, he was on…
SOLDIER: Feds slight his service
After reading the article in Guest Opinion written by Barbara Hornby, telling of her hero husband, Edward Hornby, a vet exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam and their lifelong battle with our grateful government and …
SCHOOLS: Bond specifics wanted
A recent letter to the editor indicated the $35,000,000 bond for which the school district is seeking approval does not contain any detail. I went to the district’s website and there was no information there. Its c…
CAT: Do what's right
There is a monster living in the Coeur d’Alene community and someone knows who he or she is.
GOP: No mandate
Across the country Republicans claim that the massive changes happening in Obamacare, immigration policy and other areas merely reflect the will of the voters; they claim a mandate from the people. But there is no …
DEMOCRATS: Your friendly neighbors
I want the best for my children, my community, my state and my country. I have lived by a simple motto for my entire life: “Service before Self.” This led me to serve in the military and work in the medical field. …
MISCREANTS: More like heroes
I find it interesting that Brent Regan referred to protesters as “miscreants.” Makes me wonder how he would have described the protesters of the Boston Tea Party, Women’s Suffrage Movement, Civil Rights Movement, G…
LETTER: What ails America
I would like to reply to the Feb. 22 letter by Del Cameron.
SCHOOLS: BNI says yes
According to Idaho Ed News, since July 2007, school districts have backfilled their budgets with more than $1 billion (that’s not a typo) in supplemental property tax levies. And in fact, Idaho property taxpayers w…
CLOSING: But memories live on
The Sports Cellar is closing and with it, fond memories of my family well served and cared for.
TRUMP: Scorpion in Chief
You won the presidential election but lost the popular vote by almost three million votes. If you had an iota of compromise you would know you are a minority ruler and act accordingly picking your cabinet and in go…
TRUMP: Is he sane?
I know that there are many opinions about Donald Trump’s effectiveness as president. So, here is my take after one month. This is what I have noticed from listening to the words from Donald Trump’s mouth and readin…
MEDIA: Just tell the truth
Watching President Trump’s press conference yesterday brought back memories of my dealings with The Press 27 years ago. I was serving in the Idaho Legislature. The hot issue being debated in the Legislature was the…
MEDIA: AP and liberals
The dishonesty of the mainstream press (not the Coeur d’Alene Press) is a serious problem in the governing and safety of our country. An example is the release of a story by the AP that the government was planning …
SCIENCE: Much liberal noise
I read with interest your editorial “Science stymies Idaho” of Feb. 19. Your call for a little calmness and intelligent conversation by both sides of the climate change debate was spot on. However, I have yet to se…