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 …
STRANSKY: The far better choice
It is election time in Idaho. In November, we go to the polls to determine which candidates best exemplify our world view. Unfortunately, that “view” has been getting consistently smaller, and in some instances, do…
ABORTION: Writer misses on analogy
I have these questions for Dr. George W. Rodkey; what would you know of the events of Ferguson, Mo.? First that it would concern a young African-American teen who purportedly was unarmed and supposedly surrendered …
DISCOUNTS: Don't penalize customers
All retailers should note a common error which is being made. Discounts are being offered to the customers only if they have email or meet certain criteria. If the retailer tries to grasp the old-fashioned value th…
PEDOPHILES: Where is the outrage?
What is it with men? Why are they the gender of the pedophile 99 times out of 100 if not all 100? And why is our community more outraged over flags in trees, having guns in public places or deer in Dalton Gardens?
FORESTS: Fees in the trees
I have just learned that the Forest Service has been trying to pass a fee for taking a picture in the forest. The fee can be as much as $1,500. This applies to organizations and individuals alike. If this be true t…
SHERMAN: When east meets mess
My wife and I have lived on the east side of town for more than 20 years, and have always enjoyed the close in location that it has offered. What has taken place over the last couple of years is somewhat disturbing…
WHITE: Good man, impossible position
I read Lee White’s profile (In Person, Sept. 21), sounds like a decent man. He says he is hoping the public trusts the department to do the right thing. Very hard to trust anyone when nothing is being said.
ABORTION: Adolph or Ludwig van?
Excellent letter from Mr. Hollingsworth re: abortion but followed by a rather puzzling response from Beatrus Steele on Sept. 19. Mr. Hollingsworth said, in effect, don’t kill those aligned for abortion because one …
ISIS: Obama hasn't a clue
First of all, I would like to apologize to Jimmy Carter, whom I once accused of being the most incompetent president this country has had thus far. That was B.O. (Before Obama).
ARFEE: And one more thing
I promise this is my last letter regarding the unprovoked and uncalled-for murder of Arfee.
RAINBOW: Pot of gold suggestions
I believe we can express dislike for something without vitriol, so I appreciated reading Glen Rothrock’s recent thoughtful letter regarding the Rainbow sculpture. His conclusion, like mine, is that there is nothing…
VOTE: GOP has tried - and failed
How many residents of this great state are feeling at least slightly cheated by the management of state government? Doesn’t it seem odd? With all that we have going for us — awesome open country, beautiful scenery,…
DEER: What goes around
I have loved living in North Idaho because of the caring small town people. But, I am a fighter for animal rights and believe that NO LIVING BEING should be killed inhumanely. First someone in Dalton was shooting d…
MANKIND: Deeply disappointed
This is the first letter I’ve written to a newspaper and it will be my last. I previously believed that both written and spoken dialogue were healthy ways to share our opinions so we could better understand one ano…
ANCESTRY: Fun, but not accurate
Sholeh Patrick is quite correct in that tracing one’s ancestry can be fun, entertaining and informative. However, I must take issue with her statement regarding Ancestry.com. She stated “Ancestry.com is the gold st…