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 …
ISLAMISTS: At least they're committed
America has largely become a nation without a moral code - except for the worship of “me.” If it feels good, do it; the selfie plague; social media informing the entire world of what you had for breakfast; non-stop…
ADLER: God gave OK for guns
This is in response to Dr. David Adler. I wasn’t at the library when he gave his speech so I didn’t hear it right from the horse’s (or should I say jackass’s) mouth. But I read it in The Press and could not believe…
BASEBALL: Legion needs an assist
An open letter to the community of Coeur d’Alene:
POLICE: Best way for safety
Regarding the law enforcement leaders seeing a need for a broader change in police training and culture … WITS, rather than weapons … whenever possible. Does that include Secret Service personnel who protect the Pr…
MOUNTAIN: 'No' to development
The City of Rathdrum along with other community groups has been looking at options for the development of the City’s Rathdrum Mountain property. The city owns 557 acres which is steep and hilly and irregular in sha…
ELECTION: Public safety remorse
We voted, low numbers represent the truth. On Tuesday we voted and we were among the 8 percent. We voted No, not for public safety but for the lack of it, something more money can’t fix. We have small children and …
THANKS: From a candidate
Thank you so much to the 35 percent of voters who cast their ballots for me on May 19. I really wanted to serve you as the Post Falls Highway District 3 commissioner. Thank you to the staff at the Post Falls Highwa…
PARANOIA: Just liberal hypocrisy
It always strikes me as odd at how those who throw around loose terms such as political paranoia and fear mongering against those who oppose their own causes in politics sleep well at night. Such is the hypocrisy o…
INTERFAITH: All about tolerance
Sholeh Patrick’s perspective of Interfaith being a trend toward a new religion is accurate, and any reasonable person might agree with her analysis of its hopeful outcome of less exclusiveness and more tolerance — …
REED: Another wonderful legacy
Thanks to Scott Reed for the many years of support for “Audubon Adventures” (an annual set of lesson plans and activities on birds, mammals, the environment and other topics) that are provided for teachers in five …
RELIGION: Careful what you call false
George Ricks in response to your letter; I am certain that the Hindus, Buddhists, etc. to include the Jews, would also regard your religion as false. Undoubtedly from the letter you had published in the Coeur d’Ale…
REGAN: Questions for 12-hour senator
Dear Mr. Brent Regan; Prominent voice of the GOP and the “very afraid.” I have questions and your “My Opinion” didn’t answer them.
POT: End the misguided war
The revolution is here to stay. The revolution is truth. The war on people needs to end. I am asking people to change their perceptions on drugs and mental health. The only reason drugs hurt society is because of t…
OOPS: Staff E3 on caption
I was reading the paper Saturday morning and saw the great picture on the Sports section cover. In case you aren’t a baseball fan, I’m sure it was shown on all the networks. It was the Mariners’ first baseman doing…
BOOKS: Stand tall against attacks
I see that the illustrious citizens of Idaho are again the laughing stock of the entire nation. Again we have a whacked out religious fundamentalist wanting to control everyone with her sanctimonious, self-righteou…