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 …
VETERANS: A smokin' discount
Regarding Judy Breaden’s letter which was published No. 12: A shop that provides year-round discounts was left off your short list. Since its change of ownership in February of this year, Bulldog Pipe & Cigar has b…
TRAPPING: IDFG wasn't listening
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invited the public to comment on trapping rule changes. This hearing had a good turnout and the overwhelming majority, at least 80 percent, wanted some r…
LDS: Critic's 'facts' flawed
I read the entry by Lee Lewis with utter disgust and disbelief. Bullying is certainly alive and well in Kootenai County, it seems. You would think that with the national attention this behavior has received in the …
LDS: Basis for the religion
Jesus Christ chose a holy man, a righteous man, to lead the Restoration of the fullness of His gospel. He chose Joseph Smith.
OBAMACARE: Too stupid for whom?
I’m sure that we can all agree that not all but as a whole, Republicans were opposed to Obamacare. The same can be said about Democrats supporting Obamacare.
LIBERALS: Source of division in U.S.
The political left uses the race card to purposely create division between blacks and whites. They don’t want harmony, as that doesn’t fit with their agenda. They make every effort to remove God from public buildin…
EAT: It's deer vs. predators
There has been lots of discussion in our area recently regarding the overpopulation of deer. Think on this: Eliminating (or at least trying to) predators such as wolves, who used to keep the population in check, an…
POST: Simply follow the law
The Knapps of the “Hitching Post” aren’t being “forced to violate their religious beliefs,” they’re being told to obey the law of our land. They opened their doors and invited the public to purchase their services.…
LETTER: Been there, hated that
In response to Millie Hayes’s letter in last Sunday’s Readers Write section. You say your almost house bound in the winter because of the snow. Did you not know what the weather is like here in the winter? We have …
LETTER: Only one real answer
I know Millie your letter will probably inspire a lot of folks to write a letter to the editor so I will keep my short and sweet.
LETTER: Words of wind-dom
In regard to Millie Hayes. You act like you were taken to Post Falls blindfolded and at gunpoint. Didn’t you check the area out before moving here? You didn’t know that it snowed in North Idaho? As far as the wind …
LETTER: Suggestion for next move
Pining for California? Why don’t you move back to California if you dislike North Idaho so much? Maybe check out the area you’re moving to BEFORE you move? Not very intelligent on your part…
LETTER: Incentives to hit the road
I will gladly gather up my many North Idaho-born friends and help Millie Hayes pack up so she can move back to California. Heck, I’ll even throw in gas money! Hit the road, Millie, before it snows. Have a nice trip…
LETTER: Driving directions offered
In response to Millie’s letter in Sunday’s paper. Millie, I am so sorry that someone from here went down to your “wonderful” California and hog-tied you, and brought you up here to live in this terrible place. Yes,…
LETTER: Room in car for two
I have read in silent and not butted in but I find it hard to say nothing after Sunday’s OPINION page. Millie Hayes, please contact Joan E. Harman and see if you two can carpool it to California. Joan, have you eve…