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 …
WWAMI: Elimination would worsen doctor shortage
If you’ve tried to see a doctor in Coeur d’Alene recently, you know how difficult it is. Our community is growing, but the number of doctors isn’t keeping up. My patients often tell me they wait months to see a doc…
LETTER RESPONSE: No worry
Ethel Steinment Marmont and her friends have put together a serious list of civil rights the Democrats are about to lose: Constitution, Democracy, checks and balance, legal/ethical, appropriations, birthrights, ill…
SCRIPTURE: Search out the truth
God’s word is absolute.
CLN: People deserve access
Growing up in North Idaho, I learned about the world through books. Stories encouraged me to be compassionate toward others and challenged me to understand the world in new ways. Reading meant so much to me that I …
EVENTS: Thanks for the reminder
This is in response to Richard and Jana Flores’ letter to the editor on Feb. 14 regarding the advance promotion of community events in the newspaper. Thank you for reminding me of something that had been a regular …
AMERICA FIRST: Who could argue with that?
Common sense is back in the White House. President Trump just signed an Executive Order keeping men out of women’s sports. It’s difficult to imagine he would have to do so but the past 4 years appear to have exclud…
POLITICIANS: They don’t listen
I read two letters in The Press on Feb. 12. One was entitled CITIZEN VOICES: Call your representatives and the other LETTER RESPONSE: Conservatives welcome anyone.
WASTE TRANSFER: Excellent facility
OK, OK, someone has to say the obvious so I am stepping up to the plate. Here it is, get ready: we have an outstanding waste transfer facility here in the Coeur d’Alene area.
SCHOOL CHOICE: Representative, please vote no
I am urging the Idaho House to vote NO to HB93. Idaho’s public schools are not fully funded; can we please fund our existing public schools first before considering vouchers or a tax credit?
SOCIETY: A solution that has existed for millennia
When the very foundations of just government, sound finances, morality and sold principles for marriage are removed from society, what should we expect to fill the spiritual void?
EARTH’S AXIS: Chandler’s Wobble
“Earth’s axis, how much tilt?”
ROCKS: Wear eye protection
I enjoyed the article about school kids finding fossils in the rocks brought by Stonerose Center. Hands on learning is always so much more impressive than just reading about it in books.
DEI: What rejecting it really means
I would like to explain specifically to the CLN Board and Director, but possibly just in general, what they are really saying, regardless of what they think they’re saying, when they reject Diversity Equity and Inc…
SCHOOL CHOICE: No logical explanation
Once again the legislature is in session and pushing to provide public money for private schools. They can call it anything they want, but that is what it does. House Bill 93 easily passed this week with the suppor…
GRADING POLICY: Should be changed
I just read Jackie McNamara’s guest opinion in the My Turn Column regarding the Coeur d’Alene School Board’s Policy on students retaking failed tests. I can’t believe they would have such a punitive policy.