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 …
WAGES: Beware what can happen
It’s too bad that proponents of raising the minimum wage don’t seem to understand that the result of their efforts will only result in more unemployment.
FOOD: Carriers thank donors
The Coeur d’Alene letter carriers want to express a very special thank you to the community for their generosity during our annual food drive on May 9.
HEALTH: About our mortality
Readers of On Health Care’s Cliff should note carefully the chart in your series that illustrates the dramatic rise in annual per capita health care costs after age 60 in the U.S. compared to other industrialized n…
ADLER: Needs to amend his stance
I did not attend Adler’s recent Second Amendment presentation at the Coeur d’Alene library. I am responding here to the front-page article about it in the Coeur d’Alene Press.
HOLIDAY: What it is - and is not
Your staff writer was incorrect when stating that Memorial Day is a “national holiday.” In the United States, there are no “national holidays.” Memorial Day is a federal holiday, as well as being a state holiday ce…
HEROES: Honor all who serve
I am writing in response to Mr. Del Cameron’s letter stating that the “heroes” are only those who saw combat.
SCAMS: Knowledge will keep you free
I was involved in a Scam Jam Consumer Fraud Forum May 11, in Ponderay at the Event Center. We received a wealth of knowledge for our friends and neighbors! Many, many fantastic gifts. The other Scam Jam was held Ma…
VETS: Problems with the plates
Our government officials, elected representatives and even citizens in general are quick to profess that they wish to recognize, appreciate and honor our nation’s military service men and women. It is openly acknow…
POEM: We won't forget
Memorial Day is for those we lost,
SPEEDERS: Disaster dead ahead
I would like to address all those speeding drivers on Nettleton Gulch Road who fly by people walking, running and biking. It is very obvious it is a narrow road and with blind corners. I cannot tell you how many ti…
PARANOIA: Press 'fails its readers'
I was disappointed in the content of Jeff Selle’s May 17 editorial “Political Paranoia” — and that the Coeur d’Alene Press chose to run this piece as “news” on the front page! Mr. Selle is entitled to his opinion. …
FLAG: Kudos for perfect tribute
Thank you, RL Wadsworth, Greensferry overpass contractor, for the magnificent sight of the raised American Flag on the I-90 overpass. With Memorial Day on Monday the timing could not have been better.
MEMORIAL: Time to remember
Our past is written in stone, granite, wood.
HOMES: Californians, here they come
Years ago I was the HR manager for Keytronic in Newport, Wash., so I attended the local Chamber of Commerce meetings. I would hear all the anti-California comments so I said, “Yeah I know, you guys don’t want anymo…
ADLER: Armed with misinformation
David Adler’s attack on the Second Amendment was pretty much what I expected. His talk was merely the anti-gun crowd’s typical “the second amendment doesn’t really mean what it says” argument.