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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 …
EDITORIAL: Smacks of liberal bias
In response to the editorial on Nov. 6, I find it ironic that we find it notable when a conservative or positive religious person uses the same tactics as the liberal margin holders. The tiny minorities of our popu…
HELP: Time is running out
I have been trying to raise money to help Cassondra Alonzo, the 33-year-old lady featured in the Oct. 28 issue of The Press. Cassondra desperately needs help to get life-saving treatments in Arizona by Nov. 12. She…
LETTER: Based on misconception
Dear Mr. Ambrosetti; In your letter published Nov. 8, your premise (or, you make a point) that “homosexual abuse” is what occurred with respect to the individual who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing mult…
THANKS: From Dan's wife
It comes time to say ‘thanks,’
THANKS: From winner in PF
I want to thank the Citizens of Post Falls, my contributors, Balance North Idaho, NIB-PAC and my family for their support in my successful bid for the Post Falls City Council Seat 5. I am honored and blessed to hav…
CHURCH: Just the facts, please
The reporting of David Cole in “Long-haul trucker’s church allegedly has anti-Semitic ties,” (Coeur d’Alene Press, Nov. 3) is puzzling and enlightening. “Puzzling” because of the non-sequitur and “Enlightening” bec…
CENTER: Brings hope to region
Mental illness is affecting more than 350 million people worldwide and just like heart disease or cancer, shedding light on the subject will help flush out the misconceptions that prevent people in crisis from seek…
CHURCH: The truth still matters
What do anti-Semitism and homosexual abuse of young boys have in common? Your guess is as good as mine, as Mr. Cole never tells us in his sad excuse for journalism on the front page of the Nov. 3 Press. After the s…
COLUMN: Got the wrong Catholics
I read the Guest Opinion article Wednesday by David Clohessy and would like to point out that Roman Catholic Bishops Peter Christensen and Thomas Daly have NOTHING to do with Kevin Sloniker. Sloniker is/was a membe…
PRESS: No to sensationalism
I have subscribed to the Coeur d’Alene Press for many years. In the last months I have noticed a trend to emphasize the sensational. In my opinion Tuesday, Nove. 3, paper was the worst.
CONGRATS: To winner in PF
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Lynn Borders on his victory against me in the recent election for Post Falls City Council Seat No. 5. I wish Mr. Borders well.
TRUMP: Singing a different tune
Since Donald Trump continues to appeal to the emotions, anger and frustrations of the populous now is the time to lay out a few facts. It is not important to go into the family history at this time. We cannot fault…
FIELDSTONE: An apartment disaster
In an undated letter to the Fieldstone homeowners, Viking Homes says apartment complexes complement the single family homes that surround them. If Viking is so proud of the apartment complexes it has built and how …
BIDEN: Imagine this scenario
I think a lot of people were shocked that Joe Biden did not run for president even though it looked like he wanted to. I say do not count old Uncle Joe out. I see two possible outcomes.
ID: Military should be fine
I am writing this letter on behalf of my mother, Anna McManus. She immigrated to this country in 1960, where she met my father, Lt. Col. Ronald T. McManus, who served his country in Korea and Vietnam and thus began…