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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 …
FASCISTS: Come in all flavors
What are the differences between ISIS religious fascist and a Tea Party political fascist?
DOG FOOD: Be careful out there
I recently had to put down my 6-year-old blue heeler female dog. My vet said that it was something that she had eaten or was eating. I had been feeding her Purina Beneful for a couple of weeks. Her liver was comple…
SB1067: Legislators doing their jobs
Certain crusading headline-grabbers have made it appear that the Idaho Legislature is harming children by not approving some wording in a child support bill.
COLUMN: More on Iran, Quran
Regarding Sholeh’s column of April 14: When you lived in Iran, the shah was in power. He had regard for all religions and kept order according to the law at that time. It is my understanding that the people in Iran…
FAIRGROUNDS: A nicely done story
Thank you so much for the wonderful article on the fairgrounds (North Idaho Business Journal, May issue). The general public does not always get to see all the things it does for the community.
PHOTO: Here's a news flash
I am writing about the picture and the comments made about the 2-year-old and his dog.
EX-IM BANK: No friend to business
Did anyone else see the recent propaganda advertisement on TV extolling the benefits of the billions in corporate welfare distributed by the Export-Import Bank? It seems the so-called “Bank of Boeing” is up for rea…
VACCINE: Infants need protection
Fifty years ago, it was common for a child to develop measles or pertussis. Unfortunately, many even died from these serious diseases. The stories are heartbreaking. Today, thanks to advances in public health, many…
CHEATHAM: Lot of explaining to do
My legislator, Mr. Cheatham, has embarrassed Post Falls.
NEWS: Spotlight what's important
On page A3, the World/Nation section, you ran several large pictures of tulip time in the Netherlands. Very pretty, but not nearly as important news as the rather small story you ran below it “evidence reveals bare…
4/28: Honor fallen laborers
The 28th of April has been designated as workers Memorial Day nationwide, and at 6 p.m. that evening at the Human Rights Center next to Coeur d’Alene City Park, the Northern Idaho Central Labor Council will again h…
SHOLEH: Column rooted in truth
I am very proud of Sholeh Patrick for her column not because she defended Islam, or not because she lived in Iran, but I am proud of her because she is a decent human being who refers to the Inner virtue of humanit…
MALEK: Sounds like a liberal
Who is Grandstanding? Mr. Malek, after reading your shallow, superficial and emotional article regarding the child support issue I suggest you look in the mirror. Your article reads like a typical progressive socia…
OVERPASS: Move buildings to Farragut
Regarding “In the path of the overpass” published April 4:
MILLIE: Oh no; she's back
I thought you were gone back to California. We offered you a plane ticket or gas money if you wanted to drive. It looks like you’re complaining for your daughter. She might be a chip off the old block. I think you …