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 …
DOGS: Obey leash laws
Thankfully most abide by the law and ordinance that is in place and leash their dogs in City Park and surrounding parks. But there are still those dog owners who blatantly break the law and disobey all of the “post…
TEACHERS: Sex with students
Over the past 25 years an increasing number of women teachers have been having sex with male students ranging in age from 17 to as young as 9 years old. School administrators and the legal system have been trying t…
BEYONCE: Beyond bad taste
I don’t usually watch the Grammy Awards show, because it has relegated itself to unclothed women. I find that the country music awards show has a little more class. However, with that being said, my husband turned …
INSURANCE: Frustrated patient
I am 62, retired and privately insured by Blue Cross of Idaho. This year I changed plans within Blue Cross (BC) due to the exorbitant increase in premium. My new plan restricts me to the Kootenai Care Network (KCN)…
CAT: Photo too much
I am so angry and disappointed that you chose to post a picture of the cat that was brutally tortured. Rather, how about a story to find out who did this horrendous act? Talk to neighbors and investigate. There is …
SCHOOLS: An inside view
With the vote on our local school Bond and Levy coming up in a month, I did not want the assertions made in Jim Hollingsworth’s recent letter to go unanswered.
CAMERON: A reader writes
Has anyone else heard enough from Steve Cameron?
COUNTY: Fairgrounds a target
Let’s get this straight… Brannon has something personal against the Fair Board, nothing new there. Lifetime politicians often settle into trying to rule their own corrupt world.
CAT: Citizens, unite
It made me sick, and angry, to see the front-page photo of the poor cat who was so badly abused! May his little soul rest in peace.
CAT: Karma is coming
“Mean-spirited”? I’d say that the piece of %@$# that could do that to a defenseless creature is more than mean-spirited! I’d say that whoever did such a heinous, disgusting act of cruelty and violence is more than …
CAT: Act of evil
I’m sitting here reading the paper and cannot stop the tears running down my face. I cannot believe we have individual(s) who live in our community that are this cruel. That cat did nothing to deserve this. Animals…
SCOUTS: Keep stupidity out
In response to Mr. Glen Inlow’s letter Feb. 15, “SCOUTS: Keep gays out:”
SCHOOLS: Reasons for yes
Tuesday, March 14, is a very important day for us in Coeur d’Alene. This upcoming vote to determine if we’re going to support the renewal of the Maintenance and Operations Levy and the Construction Bond for the Coe…
EDUCATION: Choice is good
In the recent “DeVos Confirmation Leads to Questions, Educated Guesses” article, many notable individuals voice their protest of DeVos’ approval as education secretary. What these people fail to consider is the hon…
CAT: Cruelty is shocking
I just saw the front page of the paper with a picture of a beautiful animal, covered in diesel fuel. I cannot bring myself to read the article and the sad details. I am saddened and sick that we have such cruel, co…