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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 …
IRAN: Deal better than war
The U.S., our allies, and Iran recently reached a deal to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons. This historic agreement is an opportunity to resolve one of America’s biggest security concerns through diplomacy, …
FIRE: Proved a painful point
The Cape Horn Fire has really shown our community how dependent we are on our cell phones. It’s time Verizon stepped up and provide Bayview area with a cell phone tower to improve communication in our area. There a…
GING: Challenges and opportunities
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. Aging brings both challenges and opportunities for seniors. A big challenge is giving up independence to live in a long-term care facility. A big opportunity is volunteering to …
FLAG: Offense works both ways
Hey Grace Fletcher, you are offended because you observed a Confederate flag at the Independence Day parade; I am offended every time I talk to a liberal. If you really would like to be offended, travel through Mex…
ABORTION: The 'face of evil'
Every once in a while one of Planned Parenthood’s secrets slips out. A few years ago, one of their Kansas offices was shown to be selling baby parts to a customer agency. However, since direct sales are illegal, th…
TATTOOS: God isn't a big fan
It makes me ill to see the number of people, young and old, sporting tattoos and body piercings on their bodies. I feel there should be a law requiring every tattoo parlor and body piercing establishment to post th…
COLUMN: Missed the part about equality
Yes Mr. Purtee, it certainly is a confusing world and you certainly are confused by it, as was amply demonstrated in your “My Turn,” a ranging screed the unraveling of which would take much deeper thought than was …
FLAG: Images of my relative
I wonder if the South Carolina Governor would call for a ban on all the state’s Bibles if the little twit coward that shot up the church had been pictured holding a Bible instead of the Confederate flag? When I loo…
McEUEN: Blue because no benches
My wife and I walked around the park recently. On the nice wide paths all around the park and not one bench seat to sit down and enjoy the view. Walked by the tennis courts — if you were waiting for a court, guess …
COLUMN: Amused and appreciative
As I read the guest opinion column on July 11 titled “Anything goes in a sick America,” I am amused and needed the chuckle for the day.
FLAG: Don't put history in closet
How many have looked up the origin of the Confederate flag? Everyone complains of the racial tones because it represents “the South.” If you knew your history you would not judge so fast — just one more piece of hi…
BALLOONS: Show firefighter support
I’ve seen a few red balloons flying but we need to see a lot of them thanking the firefighters for all the hard work they do putting their life on the line to help those in need.
FLAG: Lessons we should learn
Ms. Fletcher, as well as the many sitting around you, offend me. You liberal politically correct “PC” local people or those who have moved in want the rest of the community to kowtow to your offended feelings over …
COLUMN: Lost another vote
Mr. Purtee’ s My Turn rant drones on and on. A couple of questions…
COLUMN: America is sick and dying
Jim Purtee beat me to the draw with his column in the July 11 Press. I have a half drafted one on basically the same subject.