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 …
SERVICE: Standing tall under fire
I wrote a letter complaining about an old guy with a retired military ball cap wishing that “Someone had shot that Obama by now.” Recently two critics of that letter questioned my military service.
GOVERNMENT: Get what we deserve
Before a person can practice medicine, be a pilot of any type, drive a bus or operate a train, practice law, or any other myriad of occupations that require study, certification and recertification, we require that…
CARROLL: Call him great coach
If Seattle had caught the ball for a touchdown, Pete Carroll would have been a hero — glorified.
LEVY: Compromise is not an option
On Tuesday, March 10, your vote is crucial to support the Renewal Supplemental Levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District. Supporting public education is important because we are investing in the future of our chil…
GOP: Don't shut down DHS
Senator Risch Wants Plan B on Amnesty:
TAXES: Don't pay and see you later
So Ralph Hallock has announced he’s not paying taxes because of other people’s injustice of not doing so? Good luck with that.
GAY: The cats are chasing dogs
According to my understanding, God is the potter; we’re the clay. He says a dog chases the cat. The devil in his pride said the equivalent of the cat should chase the dog. All babies are born asexual and sexuality …
GAY: Religion isn't the answer
I am writing in response to Mr. Hollingsworth’s letter “Gay: Religion can help you.” I am disappointed to read such an ignorant letter. I am hurt that there are still people in our community who cannot accept every…
TRAPPING: New laws are needed
I am writing in support of Darlene Carlton’s letter of Feb. 6 on the dangers of trapping. With the number of dogs being injured or killed in traps, I no longer feel safe taking my two dogs out hiking on public trai…
EVIL: Reject it as Americans
Sept. 11, 2001, killed more people than the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. At 9-11, most causalities were civilians; in both they were just ordinary people going to work. Fourteen years later and the evil in our w…
LEVY: Reasons for your support
I write this letter in support of the education levy going to the voters this March. This levy that supports the education of our children is an opportunity for the citizens of Coeur d’Alene to show that they belie…
GAY: Religion can help you
There has been considerable discussion concerning the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. Some of that discussion has done nothing more than stir up a lot of unnecessary hatred one to an…
IRS: I'll pay you when
Internal Revenue Service
EDUCATION: End the ripoffs now
If you have ever taken college or university courses and could not transfer your credits, or paid for a degree that was no good, you need to contact your legislator and tell them to help pass a bill that will come …
SAFETY: Live within budget
Our new police chief must think he’s moved to Sin City. He tells us our fire department needs to carry weapons to help out in swat situations. If we arm fire fighters, shouldn’t they be required to have POST certif…