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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 …
TREES: Something fishy on dike road
I never thought I’d see an actual political cover-up in Coeur d’Alene but, it seems that we have spin masters to equal Washington, D.C.
LETTER: They look radical to me
President Obama
CRYBABY: Just don't blame God
In response to ‘Seahawks: 12th Crybaby?’ (Sunday, Feb. 8)
LEGISLATURE: A very good question
Regarding the cdapress.com poll, if 64-plus percent feel this 2015 Idaho Legislature is doing a god-awful “F” rated job, how in heck did they get re-elected?
LIARS: Darwin's deadly deceptions
The truth about liars, is the title of a recent “Press” Editorial (Feb. 11). It is based on NBC’s chief anchor Brian Williams lying on “Nightly News.” The editor says, “There is no Pulitzer for proving proficient i…
HOMELESS: A cause to abandon
Friends, Coeur d’Aleneians, taxpayers, lend me your eyes. I write not to praise the homeless cause but to bury it. The good that St. Vincent/Fresh Start does is dwarfed by the evil that lives after it. Much praise …
LEVY: Reasons to say 'yes'
I am the proud parent of three children, one of whom attended Borah Elementary and is now at Lakes. Another is in third grade at Borah. I would like to thank the Coeur d’Alene taxpayers for generously funding the l…
JOB: Looks like cronyism from here
Cronyism Defined: the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to friends.
TAXES: Should pay for essentials
Why? Why doesn’t our tax money cover the essential needs as well as they do the nice to do projects? You ask, and you’re told “you don’t understand, that’s the way it is.” Playgrounds, etc., come before schools, fi…
RIGHTS: Belong to every individual
There is an absolute factor regarding freedom called “individual rights” that cannot be compromised without taking away freedom from society. We are all extremely fortunate to live in a free society where “gay peop…
SLOTS: Not in our back yard
When I began my work as Sheriff in 1977, there was open prostitution and gambling in Kootenai County. Seeing the effects these illegal activities had on the community and families, my office made it a priority to s…
LEGISLATURE: A monument to waste
A very interesting article in Tuesday’s paper about millions of dollars spent by Idaho taxpayers on outside counsel. This report is actually one of many report cards on the effectiveness of our Idaho Legislature. T…
GAY: Satire extraordinaire
Regarding Russ Fahlgren’s My Turn, “Smart people beware”:
LAWSUIT: Look in the mirror
So let me get this straight, Mr. Stone. You settled with the county for $315,000 of taxpayer money, money that you didn’t work for, without understanding that the “confidential” agreement was a matter of public rec…
OAKS: Deserves the recognition
I read the “In Person” on Randy Oaks. What a wonderful tribute to a giving spirit. Randy is the kind of person who gives to important causes, confirming his identity as someone who not only cares, but cares enough …