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 …
HOMELESS: A close encounter
Recently on the street in Coeur d’Alene I was approached by a 30-something man with a backpack and a full, unkempt beard who asked me for some money. I politely said no, but he persisted and said he really needed h…
FOOD: Why GMOs make sense
It’s often debated whether consumption and production of genetically modified food is economically viable and healthy, as well as if it should be labeled.
SHELTER: What's Cd'A's priority?
I’m sure if the city of Coeur d’Alene can spend millions on a park that was beautiful to begin with, they can afford to put shelters up for the people who wait for buses in the freezing cold, rain and snow.
SQUIRRELS: There's a law against that
In the “Fuzzy Friends” front-page story Mr. Cousins obviously either didn’t care or know about the city ordinance against feeding wild animals inside the city limits. For all citizens who may have been warned about…
KITTENS: Dumped by a bad citizen
Thanks to the A-hole who dumped four baby kittens who can’t even eat in a box on Tubbs Hill. I hope your sleep is interrupted the rest of your life with tiny black kittens jumping into your nightmares, reminding yo…
RIGHTS: Parents can let kids die
In 2011 Idaho lawmakers voted on a resolution that declared: “Here in America, the role previously left to parents is being usurped by faceless bureaucrats.” Recently, the Idaho House voted in favor of a bill which…
HINDU: Show respect, Senator
Upon reading the Friday March 6 editorial page, it was interesting to read the opinions that were submitted. It was also of note to see opinions NOT appearing on the page.
WRITER: Plan on more of the same
As a person having 40+ human rights letters in the Coeur d’Alene Press in the last 14 years, know I am filled with a moderate bias. A bias supporting gays having the same First Amendment rights as the handful of lo…
POLITICS: Tom and John set example
Twenty or more states have expressed their desire to convene a Constitutional Convention. I have much more confidence in those who framed the Constitution than today’s politician’s, who could easily be influenced b…
BYSTANDERS: Court perpetuates evil
“Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.” — Burke
LEVY: Do it for the long run
Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as saying, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” On March 10, those of us in the Coeur d’Alene school district have a unique opportunity to invest in the k…
LEVY: Size isn't the issue
I’d like to make a comment about the tax levy coming up. I hear people say that the class sizes need to be smaller. Well when I went to school we had on average 30 to 33 students in a class. We learned, and that’s …
LEVY: No time to fail
Vote yes for Coeur d’Alene’s children in our public schools! The proposed levy on March 10th allows District 271 to maintain services that are not supported by state funding. It will also support smaller class size…
LEVY: Vote yes, and communicate
As an engaged parent in the Coeur d’Alene School District, I ask our community to vote YES for the March 10 Supplemental Levy. Approval of this levy is critical in maintaining programs our students value and expect.
LEVY: In the end, it's quality
Yes, it is time to get out and support our students on March 10, to renew the Supplemental Levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District. We have this invaluable opportunity to improve the quality of education for our…