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 …
SCHOOLS: Show us improvement
Regarding the Jan. 18 feature story on Christa Hazel, trustee president of the Coeur d’Alene schools:
WOLF: Shooter not a criminal
I’m not surprised Forrest Mize turned down a deal with Kootenai County prosecutors that would have had him pay a $200 fine in exchange for a guilty plea. Mr. Mize isn’t guilty of anything. He shot a wolf which he p…
CHOICE: No role in LGBT debate
Finally! A very good Jan. 24 column from Stuart Bryan on the ever-growing barrage of propaganda from the LGBT community and its supporters. It’s past time for someone to expose their deceits. I’ll pick just one exa…
WOLF: Follow spirit of the law
You have got to be kidding me! A man (Mr. Mize) shoots a wolf in protection of his dogs. He knows he does not have a license, so he buys one after the fact. The state got their money.
SCHOOLS: Yes on levy request
I am writing in support of the upcoming March supplemental levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District and I ask others to do the same.
POEM: Memo to the Patriots
We will deflate you all
SERVICE: Earn right to criticize
I find it difficult to even begin to address the nonsensical rubbish spewed by Mr. Gary Edwards. Obviously Gary you’ve never served in the military, much less in a combat role. I served 20 years in the Army, four t…
PATRIOTS: Deflating sportsmanship hopes
When asked about the under-inflated balls during the AFC Championship game, Tom Brady said he couldn’t tell the difference.
IDAHO: OK with gay? Move away
Idaho voted No against gays and lesbians on a general election. No! So what is this human rights (whatever you claim to be) commission in North Idaho doing once again usurping the vote of the people, yes the majori…
TRAINS: How slow can they go?
My rant is about the ability to travel every morning and having to cross railroad lines four times each way during the day. I am speaking of the routes that involve Rathdrum proper and the Highway 53 intersections.
FALCON: Tell us who she is
So now we see how it goes. The guy who shot the wolf on Rathdrum Mountain because he feared for his dogs’ and his own well-being had his picture, and name plastered on the front page of the morning paper. But the w…
IDAHO: Change forced annexations
Idaho, Tennessee and Indiana are the last three states that allow forced annexations. Idaho’s 50-222 statute has three ways of annexation:
WORDS: Better source on oppression
I found the editorial “Add The Words, Idaho” was rather intriguing. Giving a group of people who practice immorality special rights by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the Idaho Human Rights Act…
WOLF: A close encounter
In response to Doug Albertson’s letter about Mr. Mize and the wolf incident. I too Googled Mr. Mize. I agree with him on some points (that I read) and I disagree on some, but he seems to have the right attitude abo…
VIOLENCE: Only leads one way
I was in the barbershop the other day (yes, I know I don’t have much hair) and this old guy with a retired military ball cap came in, and looked at the TV and said, “I wish someone had shot that Ob… Obama by now.” …