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 …
EMERGENCY: And great service
I would like to thank Kootenai Health for a service they give to the community. I took a neighbor who was having a heart problem to the ER, and when we arrived at the entrance, two valets were right there, opening …
SHOOTING: Rights for all
Let’s get this straight. We have a mass shooting in Florida at a gay nightclub. Wood and Stewart climb out of the closet and denounce it. Out pastor gets shot eight times, they say nothing! Nor could care less beca…
ABORTION: Washington's way
I’ll never forget when I moved to Spokane in 1973 after several years in California and, heaving a big sigh, I thought finally I get to live in a conservative part of the country! This became especially real as I b…
SCHOOLS: An ugly inside look
I worked as a substitute teacher from 2003-2005. First at District 271 and then at District 81. The reason I was only hired as a substitute teacher was because I had a B.A. in journalism and a minor in sociology. I…
CHURCH: Shalt not trespass
St. Marks Lutheran Church in Hayden doesn’t seem to love their neighbors as they do themselves Matt 22:39. Having purchased the lot from the church, we were saddened to hear that the access we have used for 21 year…
KEC: One class act
During two of the hottest days on record, we had a crew of five courteous men working to bury our power line. A temporary heavy cable had been installed on top of the frozen ground to restore our power during the w…
RELIGION: Where's the love?
Certain self-righteous, xenophobic ministers cannot tell the difference between gays and pedophiles. We can because we use Internet and TV as research tools and not as forums demanding deaths of people not conformi…
GUNS: Blame the Democrats
Chris Carlson’s article, “The time is here for gun law changes,” is typical of a Democrat’s mind-set. They will tell you its unfair to blame Muslims for Jihadist terrorist’s attacks, but blame the NRA, guns and gun…
GUNS: 'Most sacred liberty'
In response to “Assault Weapons Out” by Turns East in the June 17 Press, your letter to the editor is representative of the ignorance that prevails in our society today. In “mass shootings” involving the deaths of …
GUNS: Same old box
I want to thank John Tappero of Spirit Lake for his “Opinion” letter in the June 17 paper, titled “Shooting: Not worst ever.” His reminder of an ignored part of history about the slaughter of more than 300 Sioux me…
GUNS: Blame the person
In response to Chris Carlson’s “The time is here for gun law changes,” I disagree with his opinion. As most anti-gunners do, he advocates blaming the implement and not deal with the person of ill intent behind it. …
GUNS: Find common ground
The Carlson Chronicles column seems to advocate for a proactive involvement for gun safety training and licensing requirement for all new gun buyers. And we already know diametrically opposing state by state laws h…
DAD: Tribute to 'Old Pop'
My dad is nearly 89 years old. His birthday is coming up in September.
AIDS: Now hear this, vets
Bottom line: the VA considers hearing loss as a medical issue rather than a disability so there is no service connection required. I was impressed with the service I received from all the VA staff in Coeur d’Alene,…
MINERS: Show appreciation
I was pleased to read your recent editorial regarding negotiations between Hecla and the Lucky Friday Mine. It raised some valid points and expressed concerns that are in line with mine.