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 …
AIRPORT: Seeking a better direction
Many thanks for the well-written reportage on the Coeur d’Alene Airport by Jeff Selle, David Cole and Mike Patrick (to name a few) over the past month. I have been rereading those articles since the dismissal of Gr…
ARFEE: Damage doesn't go away
Coeur d’Alene police officer David Kelley deserves more than a $3.15 hourly pay cut for killing Craig Jones’ black Lab, Arfee.
RELIGION: Don't persecute believers
Conscientious objectors are excused from serving in the military in any capacity, even in time of war. A conscientious objector is defined as, “a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces or to bear arms on m…
EDUCATION: Do the math, folks
Numbers often inform.
TEACHING: Just not enough reward
I noticed a short article on page A2 of The Press, dated Oct. 29: “Idaho struggles to hire qualified teachers.” This is quite understandable because of the way we treat our teachers. I know the pay is much too low,…
FIREARMS: Cease fire on the attacks
This election cycle commercials are running on television over and over again regarding firearm issues. There seems to be a concerted effort to convince the voter we need more laws on the books to protect the priva…
ARFEE: Gone, not forgotten
That “dead horse” Arfee is not going away. It was a dog, Mr. White, a black Lab mix, not a pit bull, not a horse.
ARFEE: Too little, too late
Frankly, I don’t think $350,000 is nearly large enough a number to sue the City of Coeur d’Alene over the great injustice done to an innocent dog and his owner.
RIGHTS: Center of controversy
This so-called human rights center in CdA, Idaho, is just a smoke screen for the far left. Why is it you shove the gay rights down the 99 percent who are not? We are Catholics and Protestants who will not ever acce…
AIRPORT: It's all about expansion
The issue is not if the airport manager is a good guy or not. We are sure Mr. Delavan is a good man and has the airport interests at heart. But does he have the community interests at heart?
WEATHER: Source of frustration
Since I purchased a 2015 Old Farmer’s Almanac, I was surprised this morning (October 27) to open the paper and read Mr. Harris’ latest article. Mr. Harris stated “Despite forecasts of “an extremely snowy winter in …
EDUCATION: It's not about money
Mr. Eubanks is again attempting to impart misinformation to the readers. His 24 Oct. My Turn article states that “inadequate funding from our legislature” is the reason for Idaho’s poorly performing public schools.…
AIRPORT: Fire the commissioners
My compliments to the editorial staff for nailing down the lunacy of the County Commissioners for the act of firing Greg Delavan as the Airport Manager. As a tenant/hangar owner for 12 years and a former Commander …
ARFEE: RIP, and praise the police
Let Arfee be at peace ... and let’s be thankful for all law enforcement.
SHELTON: Show your support
This letter is to add my name to the letter that my fellow brothers signed and submitted that printed on Tuesday, October 28th and to express my support for Commissioner Chris Shelton of the Mica Kidd Island Fire D…