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 …
CAMPOUT: Warmth huddled in the cold
Yvonne Olvera of Coeur d’Alene read my article about Ocean who sings and plays guitar and captivated homeless people one day at the Commons. Yvonne wanted to help with my 5th Annual Homeless Campout, so she generou…
LGBT: Another group of victims
How many more victims groups are we going to have in this country? Add The Words now wants us to give special rights to the LGBT group. Dr. Paul R. McHugh, former psychiatrist-in-chief for Johns Hopkins Hospital an…
AMERICA: It's for all of us
News flash!
MILLIE: Cruelty, not just criticism
Oh Millie, You poor misguided soul. What has made you so bitter that you wish harm to come to others? I am truly appalled at your cruelty in your last letter. Guess what? We LOVE the snow! We love to shovel it! Als…
POLICE: Earning our gratitude
I want to thank the Coeur d’Alene police, Idaho State Police and all the other agencies involved with the stand off that took place Nov. 29 on Quincy Court with John Crispin. I watched as the night progressed and w…
GRATEFUL: For big holiday treat
My husband and I have been so fortunate to live in this community. We got home from the Coeur d’Alene parade the day after Thanksgiving, soaked and cold, and feeling very blessed to be living in this community!
VETS: The gift keeps on giving
The Christmas holiday season is here, and for some local families the best present will be the safe return of a friend or relative from military service in Iraq or Afghanistan.
MARY: Kids could lend a hand
Referring to Mary Tappen — a very serious and sad situation. The paper mentioned she raised five children. My question is, where are they and why are they not helping their mother?
MILITARY: Boos for anti-war songs
Mr. Ron Booth wonders if all veterans are war mongers because of our dislike of anti-war songs …? I don’t like anti-war songs, anti-war demonstrators, anti-war signs, or anything else of that nature — why? Because …
RIGHTS: Applause for Tony Stewart
I would like to thank the editorial staff at the Coeur d’Alene Press for the nice column on Tony Stewart appreciating his efforts to champion human rights and dignity for all. Tony is a selfless individual who has …
FIREWORKS: Music to these ears
To the Hagadone family: Thank you for the wonderful fireworks display on Friday, Nov. 28. The best I have seen and heard in recent years. We are too old to go downtown at night, but enjoy the spectacle from our bed…
MILLIE: Transplant operation failed
I am intrigued by Millie Hayes’ desire to continue to incite the residents of North Idaho, Post Falls in particular. I have lived in Kootenai County all of my life and have many friends who came here from Californi…
MILLIE: You're missing the point
I am just blown away by Millie. I was born and raised in Southern California and lived there for 41 years. My mom unexpectedly passed away in March 2007, and I moved to Post Falls on July 1, 2007.
MILLIE: Wanted - anywhere?
I thought that California was unique in its ability to elect “ding-bats” to Congress. I’m sure that they sent you up here to show us that they have a reserve supply of “bats.”
PARKING: Puts brakes on visitors
I have sent the following letter to the owners of the parking lot at 101 Northwest Boulevard. It outlines the problems I had with it the last time I visited Coeur d’Alene. It makes me not want to come back. I avoid…