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 …
LETTER: Need for rationality
Senator James E. Risch
AMADOR: Strong conservative voice
As an active member of the Coeur d’Alene community, both in business and service, I have spent years working to give back to our community. We live in a beautiful place with so many opportunities for ourselves and …
VIRGINIA: Of criminal intent
What is happening in the state of Virginia is what is contributing to what we are seeing in many parts of the world. We are electing those running with brain disorders to offices of authority such as what we presen…
BINGHAM: For property rights
Where did common sense go? Does Kootenai County have a short memory? Why are we rehashing the same stuff over and over again?
CARTOON: Jackson was a 'D'
You might check the facts before printing moronic political cartoons such as the one of Sunday, April 24, in your newspaper. I guess the cartoonist name is Margu-Lies which is fitting, since Andrew Jackson was a sl…
GRADUATION: Snapshot in time
In between the mother’s swollen eyes with tears she finds herself able to capture her baby up there on the stage. From being in diapers to now proudly sporting her cap and gown ready to receive her diploma. Father’…
DUNCAN: 'Politically unencumbered'
We fully and completely endorse Leslie Duncan for Kootenai County Commissioner. She has the education, background, commitment, integrity and ability to make a needed difference as a Kootenai County Commissioner. Le…
REBUTTAL: Oh dear, John
It is difficult to know where to begin in addressing the myriad inaccuracies and contradictions in John Huizinga’s letter of April 20 (OPINIONS: Ignorance is a right). While it is true that the United States is not…
VOTE: Rasmussen for commissioner
Duane Rasmussen is running for Kootenai County Commissioner. Duane is a well qualified candidate with the education, experience and common sense to do an excellent job representing Kootenai County.
HELP: Family requests info
Next month will mark five years that our dear loved one was found dead by horn hunters off Bunco Road. We would like to place a memorial for him but we do not know the exact location where his body was found. We as…
WOLFINGER: Serves all citizens
We are writing to encourage voters to register for the upcoming election for County Sheriff. We specifically encourage you to vote for Ben Wolfinger (R). We have known Ben for several years and have worked with him…
MEAT: Eat less, heat less
Because today is the 47th annual observance of Earth Day, this is a great time to explore more effective ways of slowing climate change and conserving Earth’s natural resources for future generations.
DEMOCRATS: On wrong track
This letter is response to Paula Neils, Chair Kootenai County Democrats, letter on April 20.
PRESS: Don't say 'stupid'
I commend The Press for publishing reader letters that may be opposite to some of the views held by The Press editorial board; however, someone at The Press lowered the editorial bar when he or she penned the headl…
CONSOLIDATE: I'll drink to that
A recent letter to the editor about consolidating our courts and county offices to the jail and fairgrounds location where there is plenty of lower priced property is an excellent idea. But the major drawbacks are: