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 …
HINDU: Just heed God's word
Regarding recent articles in The Press about Hindu prayers.
SQUIRRELS: A furry confession
I must admit Cynthia Ciallella’s letter to the editor in Sunday’s paper gave me quite a chuckle. Feeding a few squirrels shouldn’t cause such outrage. I’m more concerned about a presidential hopeful using her priva…
VA: A modest financing proposal
While I’m off my meds, I’d like to offer a solution to the over-crowding at the VAMC in Spokane and here in Coeur d’Alene. Have everyone that profits from war pay 20 cents on every $1 made in profiting from war. Ar…
NUXOLL: Wrong - and ill-mannered
Senator Nuxoll refuses to apologize for her unfortunate behavior and remarks about the Hindu religion being false. Leaving aside such legitimate questions as common decency, tolerance or a kindergarten level of goo…
CONCEALED: When lips are loaded
So Vito Barbieri wants the lawmakers of Idaho to keep their special privilege to carry concealed weapons without permits. I have no problem with anyone carrying concealed providing they have a permit which ensures …
U.S.: Nation of many faiths
To Geddie Fredy (letter to the editor from March 4):
STOGIES: Cuban not all that hot
I read the March 1 article on Cuban cigars with much interest. A lot of talk about the much anticipated availability of Cuban cigars in the U.S. What is not mentioned is the fact that after Castro seized the Cuban …
HINDU: Nuxoll got it right
Kudos to Idaho state Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll for not participating in the Hindu prayer, and for standing strong in her Christian faith by refusing to apologize for boycotting the Hindu prayer. She spoke the truth concer…
TRAPPING: Nope, it's not hunting
Regarding the Saturday Feb. 21 My Turn article by Cecilia Nolthenius, let me say that your article is an emotional one. The issue here is not of emotion but one of providing for a family by means of trapping animal…
COUNSEL: Questions for city attorney
I am responding to Mr. Mike Gridley, our City Attorney’s quotes and opinions in the Coeur d’Alene Press article, dated Feb. 15 under the headline, “The high cost of Counsel.”
TRIBES: Follow the money
Don’t you just love the quote from attorney Seth Permian, “The economical opportunity is just astronomical — it would be almost negligent to miss out on this.” How about they are intrigued by the idea that pot can …
TONDEE: Best move is to quit
Ex-Commissioner Tondee ought to bite the bullet and resign his position. His hiring for that job stinks of corruption and the smell won’t go away no matter how many people try to justify his hiring. Maybe it was al…
ECON 101: Numbers tell Obama's story
Numbers add up, but Barack Obama numbers just do not add up to much. Over the past 100 years, from 1900 to 2000 average economic growth in America has been 3.4 percent. During the past 62 months of Obama policies, …
VFW: Critical meeting Saturday
Notice to all Members of VFW Post 3603, Post Falls, in good standing (dues paid up), to come to a very special meeting on Saturday, March 14, at noon at the Post to hear a proposal to keep the Post in being, and re…
TAXES: Get a load of this
Like many North Idaho residents I live in Idaho, but I work in Washington. My Washington employer is unable to deduct Idaho state income taxes directly from my paycheck, which means once a year I get to write a ver…