Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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: Poor doesn't mean evil
Homeless: A cause not to abandon. In response to a fellow citizen, taxpayer, and resident I write to say that we as citizens, taxpayers and residents should not abandon the homelessness cause, nor should it be push…
DEFLATE: The truth is out there
I am writing in reply to Jace, who wrote about the Patriots Deflategate controversy.
LEVY: Failure is not an option
I am writing to encourage everyone to vote “yes” on the March 10 maintenance and operations levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District. The levy represents 20 percent of the district’s budget. Thousands of children…
LEVY: Statistics reflect quality
Is America in trouble? It seems that troubling issues cross our paths with increased frequency from health care to taxes to national debt. As both taxpayers and parents, we have an opportunity to sustain and build …
LEVIES: Support from PF Chamber
The Post falls Chamber Board of Directors supports the upcoming Post Falls School District Bond and Supplemental Levies. The business community recognizes that a well-rounded education is the foundation for a healt…
DEEDS: Good ones pay dividends
Pay it forward. PLR, Positive Life Radio FM 104.9, does something unique on a regular basis. It’s called “Pay it Forward.” This is how it works, for example, at Starbucks on Hayden Avenue and Prairie Avenue. A driv…
HATRED: An idiosyncrasy
I never cease to be amazed how people can hate a group of people but usually accept an individual person, especially when they’re our doctor or city engineer or a business owner.
LEVY: Best for area families
Does the School Levy equal community independence? Self-reliance and independence is a beautiful thing! We learn control, obedience, pride, accountability and ownership when we become self-reliant and independent. …
PATRIOTS: Take air out of debate
I am writing as a requirement for the communications merit badge in Boy Scouts. I have decided to write on the New England Patriots Deflategate controversy.
VACCINES: Media's 'hidden agenda'
Regarding the Idaho Education News story “Vaccines: A tale of two states,” I would like to thank you for putting editorial content on the front page of my paper.
TERRORISM: It starts with stupid
America today faces great danger. It is being led by total incompetents from Barack Obama on down to BO appointees. Marie Harf, second in command at USA Department of State, told the nation that America needs to of…
PARKS: Thanks for clear paths
I would just like to thank the Parks and Recreation Department for keeping the walking paths at McEuen and Riverstone Parks clear during the snowy weather. It allows the daily walkers a safe place to exercise durin…
GAMBLING: One way to fill jails
Reply to Kootenai County Sheriff Rocky Watson’s Feb. 18 “Readers Write” comment about gambling in Idaho.
ISIS: Iraq is under its fist
I know there are many who believe we should not be involved in the uprising in the Middle East. However, after witnessing firsthand efforts of the American military to bring democracy to my homeland, Iraq, I am now…
HIRING: Smell of fish in the air
Thank you to Matthew Neff for so accurately stating the blaring corruption of the Kootenai County commissioners in creating a position for Todd Tondee. They can deny it until the cows come home, but are they really…