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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 …
NESSE: She can - and will - do that
We need to send legislators to Boise who will support public education. Anne Nesse will do that. We need someone who will advocate for the Mental Health Unit that should have been built here, Anne Nesse will do tha…
STEWART: He's one of us, citizens
I have known David Stewart for 15 years. He and his wife and two sons have been personal friends and a second family to my own children. David is running for Converse County Commissioner and I wholeheartedly suppor…
AABERG: Concert is a must-see
In case you missed it, the Entertainment Section of the Press announced tickets for an upcoming Christmas concert of Philip Aaberg on December 4th, at the Kroc Center. This is a must-see show! I personally know Phi…
U.S.: Can learn from ancient Rome
The President and Congress should review “Edward Gibbon — The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” The political structure of the United States is patterned after Rome.
TREASON: Alive and well in U.S.
Americans just don’t get it. The Constitution defines treason as giving aid and comfort to the enemy. Refusing to secure our borders and shores while scattering our military over the globe to fight wars arranged by…
EBOLA: Just what we needed
As if we don’t have enough problems, now we are faced with a highly contagious deadly disease coming from a foreign region, and our government officials say we cannot stop people from that region from coming to the…
MARRIAGE: The economic upside
Hurray!
MARRIAGE: An institution at risk
America, what happened? We now have appointed judges who supersede the state laws, constitution, and we the people who vote to decide that marriage is no longer between the man and woman as defined by the very laws…
PAIN: Pray it misses you
The following was written by a woman who suffers from afflictions not readily apparent to observers. She asked that this be published “in hopes that maybe someone would take a good look before judging.”
WORKER: Makes dump a happy place
A special thanks to the young man with all of the tattoos who works in the weigh station at the Ramsey Transfer Station Dump. You always make me smile and feel good. Your professionalism and personality make me wan…
NESSE: Fiscally very responsible
What stops me from voting totally Republican is that although our state debt is low, we are “penny wise and pound foolish.” On the things that really matter, like providing education and decent wages, Idaho ranks v…
DEBATE: 'Handler' says no thanks
Our organization has often arranged a public forum/debate during local elections. It’s a good way for obtaining/comparing views on pertinent issues.
STRANSKY: Think - then vote for her
Do you consider yourself an independent voter? Then think about this. When you have no balance in a governing body, you will have few opportunities to hear both sides of a story. If you only hear one side of a stor…
DEBATE: Bujak beat the others
The clear winner of the Coeur d’Alene governor debate was John Bujak. He is the Libertarian Party candidate who believes the voice of the people is what matters and will work with both parties. Idaho doesn’t need f…
DEER: We've got it all backward
The Dalton Garden deerphobic crowd needs to put a cork in it. Or rent a U-haul and move. We put in deer habitat (i.e. lawns ) but don’t want deer. Unbelievable.