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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 …
IDAHO: Yes, we are Christian
This is offered as a response to the Editorial and accompanying letter of Mort Kraus published in the Friday, Feb. 27 issue of the Coeur d’Alene Press. The Editorial was resplendent with venom and sarcasm and error…
DST: More sun in Idaho, not less
Saturday there was a small article in the Post Falls Press on page A9 stating that the Idaho House Ways and Means Committee is pushing forth a bill to eliminate Idaho from Daylight Savings Time. I think this articl…
LEVY: On church, taxes and glasses
There are three things in life that are guaranteed, you will die, you will pay taxes and you will wear glasses. Read the obituaries and prepare for the inevitable — go to church, it’s a good thing!
INSURE: Pay for others' mistakes
Please be aware of your medical insurance. I went to the doctor for something that was 100 percent covered, yet the insurer denied it, so I paid it. I contacted them and the response was, the doctor coded it wrong,…
BUCK: Tribute to a role model
Charles T. Buck, Chairman of the Board of Buck Knives, Inc., exchanged his responsibilities in this world for his reward in heaven in early February 2015.
STATE: Let that be end of it
The headline in The Press, Thursday, Feb. 26, “‘Christian State’ bid bedeviled” indicated a continuation of the story telling of how some were wanting the GOP Central Committee resolve to have Idaho declared to be …
STATE: Author defends position
Yup, I’m the guy that drafted the “Christian state” resolution. Allow me to point out a couple of details not getting any notice: it’s a DRAFT! Drafts are opening remarks for a subject that is to be DISCUSSED, not …
ISIL: Contrast good and evil
The other day as I was watching the world news I was struck by the stark contrast between black hooded faces of ISIL and the warm and compassionate smile of Kayla Mueller. What a picture of the contrast between Ame…
CHRISTIANS: Gays and Constitution
Chris Belt wrote a provocative letter about his views on Christianity and homosexuality. I feel compelled to make some comments about his misconceptions.
FALCON: Protecting the powerful
Double standard. Why do we not know the name of the woman who killed the falcon? I suspect she may be politically connected. One standard for them and one for the rest of us. If not charged with anything she should…
PUPPY: Sharing a sad story
Several weeks ago my husband and I were blessed by a new addition to our family. We adopted a 7-month-old puppy from the Humane Society. We named her Keira. For the first three days she was a happy, energetic puppy…
LEVY: Providing essential funding
With children attending both Winton Elementary and Lakes Magnet Schools, it is with great hope that the voters of Coeur d’Alene will approve the Maintenance and Operations Levy on March 10. The classroom sizes for …
COUNTY: Proof of flawed system
Cronyism is alive and multiplying with Coeur d’Alene politics. The citizens showed with their voting in the previous election that they didn’t want to continue with Todd Tondee as a commissioner.
OBAMA: Taking his dislikes personally
Hats off to former Mayor Giuliani for saying what many of us already know. Obama doesn’t like America. He doesn’t like you or me.
LEVY: Schools one key to good life
Please join me on Tuesday, March 10 in supporting our children, our schools and our community by voting YES on the renewal of the Supplemental Levy. Idaho is a wonderful state and Coeur d’Alene is one of her premie…