Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
HELP: A call to seniors
Now that the holidays are over, and the hustle and bustle has simmered down, you may be looking for something new to do with your time. Volunteering to help children succeed in school is a wonderful option.
GUNS: It's about the money
I recall the Preamble, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and se…
LABRADOR: Lands o' plenty
So Mr. Labrador went to Washington, and let the country know how not very bright he is. To quote Raul: “The issue in the West that people here in the East don’t understand is that we have, in Idaho it’s over 65 per…
GOOKIN: Letter was 'appalling'
On 1-5-16 Councilman Dan Gookin attended a special meeting of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. He was so appalled at what he witnessed, he was compelled to write about it. His letter to the editor …
CORRIDOR: Public, private together
Regarding Sandy Emerson’s My Turn Jan. 9 about the Spokane River corridor, he’s 100 percent right. We do need to have both public and private sectors working together for the benefit of everyone. Keep up the good w…
GOD: Smiling on Carson
Anything Big Brother can do, We the People, working together, can do much, much better.
LETTER: An ugly impression
Freedom of speech is the pillar of our American values and part of what makes this country great. It’s easier than ever to voice our thoughts, which is evident by the number of opinions posted on online publication…
CONGRESS: When duty calls
Mr. Obama has attacked the rights of Americans through his disregard for the Constitution. He has spied on Congress and committed any number of misdemeanors throughout his time in office, many of which have been in…
LETTER: Writer needs help
Dear Ekko: Step away from the video games! Please persuade your parents/counselor/clergy to help you secure professional help immediately. PLEASE!!! This is from one of many men and women who do care about you.
LETTER: Shouldn't be printed
A very bizarre letter you printed from “Mr. Ekko V. O’Key in Wednesday’s edition. It is seriously concerning that the Press would print this. Why would you do this, Coeur d’Alene Press? He seems to be a deranged, w…
LETTER: Grow up, Ekko
First of all, I can’t imagine how sad and lonely you must be. You are most likely someone who has never had love or compassion come from a woman, and for that I pity you. Women in the 1920s took a backseat because …
IRS: Heard loud and clear
Recently the Cd’A Press published my letter about an IRS article asking charitable groups to report Social Security numbers of donors. I said that would mean massive work for charities, discourage donors and create…
REFUGEES: Rules for citizenship
Why can’t we learn from Australia? Australia has principles and rules to live by and refugees are told to abide by them or leave the country.
TERMINAL: Speak out against it
In the wake of the international climate negotiations in Paris, human-caused climate change is in the news as a pressing human and political issue. While many high-level politicians continue to make unbinding agree…
REVIEW: Top stories on target
As it is a common practice for each of us to take a look back at the end of a calendar year, I especially appreciate the end of the year reviews by the media. I thought the Top 10 list of regional stories for 2015 …