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 …
BIKESHARE: Taxpayer nightmare
After reading The Press’ front-page story “Coeur d’Alene moving ahead with bikeshare program,” I’m very disappointed with the city council vote.
SCHOOLS: Impact on society
I would like to answer Stephanie Gossard’s letter that was in Sunday’s Press. My feeling is the exact opposite of hers regarding our tax? dollars going to support public schools. I believe that our educators have b…
TICKET: Further clarification
Ms. Della Kenney, I think you misunderstood my letter. I was letting the two gentlemen and anyone else that was wondering what my son’s behavior was toward the ticket issuing officer. He took responsibility for the…
ACCIDENT: And fine result
Monday morning driving in the fog as I approached Hayden and Meyer intersections, I went to stop and my brakes locked. My choice was to hit the car in front of me, swerve into traffic or go into a snow bank. I chos…
TRUST: Consider the source
You guys put an article on the front page questioning if info coming from the White House can be trusted, and you quote…DAN RATHER?
TRUST: Dump AP, Press
I subscribe to the Coeur d’Alene Press because I want to be kept abreast of what is happening in our area, a very special area! A place many people would kill to live in. Had The Press only reported local news and …
TEST: It's simple math
Here’s a proposal. Whatever your political persuasion, set out these three comparisons for your school-age children to look at (in blind trust fashion).
TRUST: Goes both ways
AP, the Associated Press, or as I like to call them — America’s Pravda, had a front-page article Monday morning that began, TRUMP’S “WAR WITH THE MEDIA” RAISES QUESTIONS OF TRUST. I changed this to — The media’s wa…
POT: Mothers, beware
I am writing to you, hoping that you will print it and that it will be a warning to all women in the child-bearing age, or will be.
MUMPS: Vaccinate - or else
The pernicious paranoia chickens are coming home to roost. Fifty-six mumps cases and counting. The unimmunized asked to stay home. Brilliant!
TRUMP: Hold him accountable
Donald Trump has done many things in his life and especially during the campaign that are less than exemplary or worse. It is not difficult to be worried about what he will do in the future. I hope that he surprise…
SCHOOLS: Too many taxes
Here we go again. I see in the news that another school district is looking for more money. Another levy or a levy to replace a levy. I think it is about time that the school district open their record books to sho…
HUDSONS: Fond family story
Ric Clarke’s Jan. 11 article on Hudson Hamburgers and the Hudson boys brought back memories.
AIRPORT: Wrongful firing
I have been following the events of the firing of Coeur d’Alene airport manager Greg Delavan. I have been associated with aviation in several states over the past 45 years to include product development, manufactur…
911: Lifesavers lauded
I want to thank the people who respond to 911 calls. My husband had fallen and didn’t respond when I talked to him. It was a frightening experience. They arrived within minutes. Thankfully, he was OK.