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 …
POLICE: Deserve our appreciation
This letter is to inform Brandy Vincent Smith that nowadays, our police officers put their lives in danger by just being in the public with their uniforms on.
RESPONSE: God, not separation, is key
Ulyess Black in his article published Nov. 29 attempts to explain why the Islam pursuit of world denomination should be dismissed because of the concept of separation of church and state, misses the mark. The ongoi…
PRESS: Don't market murder
It is apparent that there are some individuals within the mainstream media who think the American people can no longer think for themselves. Unfortunately for them, there are still a few of us who have not abandone…
REFUGEES: Call for real research
It would be helpful if people who submit letters to the editor actually did some research on the facts. The vetting of refugees is a subject often criticized with no references to how the process is actually done. …
MUSLIMS: Here's a little irony
After reading letters purporting to show that Muslims are more violent than Christians, I can’t stay quiet any longer. First, I am a Christian because I was born in a culture where Christianity was the major religi…
CONFIDENCE: Or is it politics?
Where do the consumers get their misinformation? For those of you who don’t read the Business section of our local paper, here’s the scoop. According to the article in Nov. 25 Press, Business Section, page B7, “… a…
TRAFFIC: Need updated lights
To the person who wrote about traffic and the poor traffic lights on U.S. 95, I have some bad news for you. First, I am surprised you did not get some snarky letter telling you to slow down or to get over your impa…
REFUGEES: Lori's comment 'offensive'
Idaho Governor Otter issued a statement Monday asking President Obama to halt the refugee resettlement program, at least until there is a more serious vetting process in place to screen out terrorists.
PERMIT: City wrong to charge
Our local government has become so greedy, I could hardly believe it when informed I would need a building permit costing $100 to replace the shingles on the roof of my modular home. Now they are demanding $100 bui…
KROC: Cool with the pool
I want to sincerely thank the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center for hosting last weekend’s Turkey Trot Swim Meet. As one of the Coeur d’Alene Area Swim Team (CAST) coaches I cannot thank the supervisors and employees of th…
ISIS: Not all Muslims are bad
My name is Austin Tipton I’m in eighth grade. I’m going to talk about the terrorist attack, a terrible thing.
ISIS: Fear is primary weapon
I’m writing about the terrorist attack in Paris. I know they won’t let any more people from Syria, and there are so many people who are hungry and need a home. There were about 129-230 people who died. I’m sure it …
ISIS: Speak your mind, people
My name is Taya Simpson, and I go to Post Falls Middle School. I heard about the Paris bombing.
ISIS: On mission for WWIII
I have noticed that there have been terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut. The Daesh (A.K.A. ISIS) which is a joke has taken credit to look like they have all the power.
ISIS: Their power is limited
I am writing about the terrorist attacks on Paris, as you know the ISIS group is a very dangerous group of people. I am going to talk to you about them and how we can stop them.