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 …
WUEST: Deserves better treatment
I have known Robert Wuest since 1981 when I worked as a building inspector for the county and later as the Idaho State Building Official retiring in 1997. His relationship with the people he worked with, the people…
SHELTON: No call for a recall
Much has happened since the article “Fire district leader may face recall” on Aug. 19 when a misguided campaign was launched to recall Fire Commissioner Chris Shelton, who is a volunteer and one of the best things …
SIMS: Experience is highly valued
We often have to make choices during an election and I have made two choices. I am supporting Kathy Sims and not supporting Ann Nesse. The reason is simple. I like to have people hold office that have had experienc…
ARFEE: Penalty, crime don't fit
I am 83 years old and not in the habit of writing letters to the editor. I realize this letter should be going to the governor or my senator or even the chief of police. The chief has obviously decided that Officer…
POST: There are plenty of options
I am writing you with regard to the controversy surrounding the Hitching Post. I am a non-denominational ordained minister. I believe that love can be found by anyone, at any time, and it doesn’t discriminate again…
PRESS: Bias isn't evident
Regarding Laura Boro’s letter to the editor: The Post Falls Press newspaper I have found to be fair and square, sharing ALL points of view. I have been reading the newspaper from Orange County and The Press, and th…
SHRINER: Background, knowledge key
Jerry Shriner has been an active citizen of Kootenai County for many years. We need local candidates like him who have seen how Kootenai County has changed and are willing and able to work hard to make the best tha…
VOTE: Stand up for Stransky
On Nov. 4, eligible voters are encouraged to cast their ballots for Cheryl Stansky, a candidate for State Representative, Position A, Idaho Legislative District 2. We have known her to be a highly able, accomplishe…
DEER: Numbers are growing
I sympathize with the residents of Dalton Gardens, though they are not alone in their plight with white-tailed deer. Here in Nettleton Gulch we have quite a herd with as many as 18 in a group at a time. At this mom…
VOTE: R or D, Shriner's best
Jerry Shriner is the best candidate for the job of Kootenai County Commissioner. Jerry has a broad experience: 20 years in criminal correction ending as Special Assistant to the Alaskan Commissioner of Corrections,…
PHILLIPS: Dan really is the man
This is a letter of appreciation to the Coeur d’Alene Press. I was lucky enough to have two opportunities to work for this great organization and now feel I should let you know how appreciative I am. I worked in th…
VOTE: For Idaho to move forward
Earlier this year it became known that Idaho ranks 49th in per capita income, 48th in education state funding, and 49th in the highest percentage of minimum wage jobs. So what has Gov. Otter accomplished in his eig…
OTTER: Wrong for working man
Before we go to the polls Nov. 4 maybe we should ask ourselves if Butch Otter has the best interests of the working man, the low income people in Idaho or the social security recipients when he actually makes refer…
GRAVE: Don't sell cemetery
In Thursday’s Press, the article about the cemetery rate increases: I do think that the city should not lose any money on the grave sites, but as Mr. Wolfe wants it to be for a profit, I would ask, a profit for who…
STRANSKY: She stands for plenty
The campaign talk is about to come to an end. A new legislative session will be starting up before we know it and I firmly believe that Cheryl Stransky can best represent our district (I live south on the eastside)…