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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 …
EXERCISE: Judd gets it right for all
I am writing to thank Judd Jones for his excellent column “Too Old To Exercise? Not Really.” I am becoming proof of what he talks about.
HUNTING: Column was on target
Kevin Brown’s My Turn May 14 on the control methods of Fish/Game/Wildlife/USDA Forest Services was spot-on. I used to believe that these public taxpayer-funded agencies played some larger role in protection of wild…
RELIGION: All but one are false
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, etc., are religions based in reality (spiritual powers of wickedness from celestial realms) but not truth. Certainly they are free to practice their false religions without fear (except t…
VETS: Real heroes actually saw combat
Relatively few of the men and women in our military ever go into combat, of those deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, for instance, about one out of every eight. About one in eight are placed in harm’s way, at risk o…
CHOPPERS: Flyby honored Sgt. Moore
On May 9, a four-helicopter flyby was conducted over the cemetery honoring fallen Coeur d’Alene Police Officer Sgt. Greg Moore. The helicopters and air crews participating were from Med Star, Life Flight, Two Bear …
ADLER: It says what it says
With considerable interest I read the recent report on Dr. David Adler’s presentation on the Second Amendment. Ah, I thought. A Ph.D. We ought to get some useful new insights into this topic. Instead I found the us…
TEACHERS: Pay is relative
Thanks Darrell for the amusing letter on overpaid teachers. I love candor like this!
MACAULEY: Here's rest of the story
After reading about George Carnie in Keith Cousins’ article I became curious about Bob Macauley. I wanted to know what kind of a man would mortgage his home to save those kids. I Googled his name with Connecticut a…
TRAVEL: Vito needs to explain expense
A May 12 article regarding state legislators’ travel expenses included a statement that we, the taxpayers, reimbursed Rep. Vito Barbieri $1,226 for attending “the 2014 American Legislative Exchange Council [ALEC] c…
WRITERS: Looking ahead to symposium
The third Writing Symposium is scheduled for the first Friday in October, a teacher in-service day. Dr. Larsen, Evanlene Melting Tallow and several volunteers donate their time and talents for a wonderful day of di…
ACLU: Undressing the Constitution
I just read an article in the Spokesman Review, “ACLU Says Dress Code Discriminates By Gender.” According to the article, the ACLU is threatening the autonomy of the local school districts. They say the dress code …
KINDNESS: Found it in Cd'A
This past Mother’s Day my wife and I were traveling from the Seattle area back to Bozeman. We stopped for brunch at Denny’s Restaurant in Coeur d’Alene as we often do after visiting our grandchildren. As we were fi…
INCIDENT: Take responsibility
The couple traveling on the United Airlines flight with the 12-year-old daughter who had epilepsy and suffered a seizure and requested a hot meal be served to her, should know what is involved taking care of these …
ESPRESSO: Nudes, kids don't blend
Why are there espresso stand baristas working in a semi-nude state without being governed by adult entertainment laws in our community? Are parents aware that these stands serve anyone of any age? Are parents aware…
TRAVEL: Cheaper better way to go
Travel expenses to and from Boise for our local legislators should be paid by taxpayers. That said, local legislators should endeavor to travel economically. Kudos to Rep. Mendive for being a frugal traveler. For R…