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 …
BILL: Supports Christian freedom
On June 25, while the White House was lit up with Gay rainbow colors celebrating the Court’s decision on same-sex marriage, millions of stunned Christians began reviewing the Court’s opinions. Excerpts from two of …
DECAL: Actions have consequences
Poor, poor Jason, this must be a strange and confusing time for you. Your decision to literally piss on the service and memory of Sgt. Moore has caused quite a stir in our community. The biggest shock to you is tha…
JEWS: Common Christian ground?
To Larry Tanzer: Regarding your well written opinion in the Sept. 4 column. You say it is a common thought that the “Christian community and biblical scholars cannot always agree on the meaning/interpretation of th…
LETTER: From Mom to Katelynn
To my sweet daughter: Katelynn, as you start first grade today, I want you to know that I am very proud of you. You have always been self-motivated to do things. Once you set your mind to something, you do it. I ad…
FIRING: For cause key for county
The County Commissioners are wrestling with the “at-will” or “for cause” policy which, at its core, is a debate over the process for firing a county employee. “At will” policy implies that an employee can be termin…
DEER: Just leave them alone
I applaud Daphne Taylor’s thoughts shared in Saturday’s Press. She’s right — the deer were here first. All of Dalton Gardens was once orchards, mostly pear and apple, at the turn of the century (20th), and they liv…
HEADLINES: Sing along with Press
Two song-lyric headlines in two days! (Monday and Tuesday.) I’m looking forward to the rest of the week! Is this a contest for your staff or an attempt to see how many readers have tumbled to the fun?
MISSING: Help Oscar get home
Nine years ago I rescued an abandoned kitten from a vacant house in Post Falls. The plan was to get him healthy and then adoption. Long story short I fell in love and couldn’t part with him. I named him Oscar. He i…
CLERK: Hypocrisy over faith and oath
Kim Davis is certainly selective about which of her obligations to her Deity she follows. When she took the oath of office to be County Clerk of Rowan County she swore an oath to the Almighty to uphold the Constitu…
MOVED: By amazing youth
Our moving truck arrived in Coeur d’Alene from Connecticut last Saturday morning but the workers who were to unload our goods did not show up. The driver clearly failed us and had no idea where he could find a new …
SUICIDE: Walk for prevention
A young, promising woman, a successful businessman, an accomplished veteran. Each story behind suicide is unique, but jointly laced with mystery, blame, anguish and sadness.
TRUMP: Don't listen to 'experts'
No one can deny Donald Trump’s run for president of the United States has sent shock waves throughout politics. Few so called political “experts” know what to make of it. He is and has been an American success stor…
PHOTO: Not an accurate reflection
I would like to take this time to let the Coeur d’Alene Press know that they have let my community, my colleagues, my students, my family and myself down by submitting the photo they chose in the article “Summer’s …
DALTON: Public shares deer ideas
I’d like to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to come to the Dalton Gardens City Council meeting Thursday night to give their comments about our deer population. It’s clear there are options …
FORWARD: A special occasion
I’ve always enjoyed reading letters in The Press where someone has had their groceries or perhaps their meals paid for by some stranger, and then not knowing whom to thank. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever thi…