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 …
MATHESON: Don't believe the attack
I am writing in response to a letter recently submitted by Mr. Bland of Cougar Gulch where he attacks Republican Kootenai County treasurer candidate Steve Matheson. Mr. Bland has manufactured a fictitious backgroun…
BARBIERI: Vote for less gov't
I believe a vote for Vito is a vote for your freedom. If you want less government intrusion in your life, vote Vito. He is against abortion. Vito is pro Second Amendment, and believes the Constitution should be enf…
MATHESON: Writer corrects statement
Republican candidate for county treasurer Steve Matheson has contacted me regarding my opinion published Oct. 1. Matheson declared affirmatively that he has never in any way structured subprime mortgage-backed secu…
DRIVERS: Better emergency advice
This is in response to Ron Ghramm’s letter printed Oct. 3 titled, “DRIVERS Share the road in emergencies.”
NESSE: On target with key issues
I support Anne Nesse for state legislative Position 4B as I have been a nurse in Idaho for the past 33 years and I have seen the underfunded state of health care. Ms. Nesse would support efforts to expand Medicaid,…
MYSTERY: Did man get help?
As I was driving west on Appleway on Saturday, Oct. 4, I saw a tall, terribly thin young man with shoulder length matted hair walking westward along the north side of the street. He was wearing navy blue sweat pant…
VOTE: Stransky, Nesse for Idaho
Looks as if Lagonda McDonald and Sharon Culbreth were pleased as punch with what the Bush Administration did for/to our country, according to their letters to the editor on Oct. 5. The Republican administration led…
POLICE: Hat tip to Post Falls PD
In Terrance Wolferman’s letter criticizing Coeur d’Alene and Spokane police, I noticed that the Post Falls Police Department wasn’t mentioned. I think the Post Falls Police Department is AWESOME.
SIMS: Proven as a wise leader
Kathy Sims has proven herself to be a wise and diligent legislator. As a teacher my greatest concern is the quality of education in Idaho. I trust Kathy on education issues because she reads all bills, studies issu…
WOODINGS: For many reasons
Do you hate the new closed primaries? Vote for Holli Woodings as Secretary of State. It was reported that her opponent Lawerence Denney “pushed to close Idaho’s GOP primary election to anyone but registered Republi…
SIMS: Stands up for taxpayers
Kathy Sims has actively worked for and supported our property and taxpayer rights.
STRANSKY: Won't get this vote
Cheryl Stransky came to my house last weekend. I asked her if she was a Republican or a Democrat. She stated Democrat. I told her I couldn’t support someone who was aligned with Obama. She said something about it o…
VOTE: For these fiscal conservatives
When Idaho’s fiscally conservative legislature decided not to expand Medicaid it cost us a lot of money. Groups such as Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation estimate the…
VACCINES: Why I choose them
In response to Wesley Ewers’ letter explaining why he doesn’t choose to be vaccinated against diseases, I wanted to make a few quick points.
HOMELESS: Help tent city residents
I was wondering if there is anything the community of Hayden (or Coeur d’Alene for that matter) could be doing to help out the people who currently live in the tent city behind the Target store?