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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 …
PROTEST: It spells trouble
In the January 7th edition of the Press you printed a picture of a man carrying a placard saying, “End Federal Tyrany” (sic). This sign might have more credibility if the person had looked up how to spell “TYRANNY”…
CARTOON: Crossed the line
Was I the only one who was taken aback by the “political cartoon” in Wednesday’s Press? Normally I schlep off the cartoons but Wednesday’s really went too far. Not only does it disparage all GOP Presidential candid…
PF: Solve snow challenges
Open letter to Post Falls Mayor and Council:
REFUGEES: Advice for Sandpoint
We see where the Sandpoint City Council had a town meeting about taking in refugees from Syria and other countries. Every day we see what is taking place in Europe with the influx of these heartless thugs: Rape and…
WOMEN: Clearly, not a fan
If you are a woman, odds are I detest you. In the 1920s, the women of the world took a backseat to men. Women were taught to be respectful, meek and reserved; as a lady then a wife.
OBAMA: Impeach him, Congress
I read the comments from Idaho’s congressional delegation (Raul Labrador, Jim Risch, Mike Simpson and Mike Crapo) reacting to President Obama’s Tuesday executive orders aimed at preventing gun violence. This presid…
CDA: Leaders aren't leading
In Tuesday’s paper it states, “Dan English sworn in tonight on city council.”
GOP: Go ahead and register
In Idaho, everyone should register Republican. Unless you are in blue dot Moscow, only Republicans win in Idaho, so elections are actually decided in the primary just like former confederate states that only voted …
THANKS: Friends to the rescue
Thank you to four people who pulled me out of a snowbank on Hayden and Lakeview by the Hayden Lake Country Club on Sunday morning, January 3. I hit ice, ending up facing oncoming traffic stuck in a snowbank on a bl…
GOP: Central idea is lost
The other night, I attended the Kootenai County GOP Central Committee meeting. Before the meeting, I met a man handing out literature in the parking lot. His concern was over Medicaid expansion and how Idaho’s Legi…
OBAMA: No tears for him
Reagan: A so-called actor who became a great president. Obama: A so-called president who became a great actor.
CORRIDOR: Keep it beautiful
Dear Mayor Widmyer, Council Members, and City Staff;
COLUMN: Here's another opinion
I am writing in reference to the recent opinion article entitles “My Turn — Curing our nation’s prevalent madness.” The good news is that the author clearly understands that men cannot give birth to children, as sh…
PHOTOS: Donors include employees
We have a lot of generous, compassionate people in our community. It is heart-warming to see the photos of so many that have contributed to Christmas for All and other charities. I appreciate photos showing some of…
HUNTING: Privilege is wasted
Regarding the story “Disabled veteran wants deer rule change,” Mr. Brummett is a nonresident. Due to the fairness of the Idaho Fish and Game Department, they allow him to purchase a Disabled Veteran Hunting License…