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 …
SHOLEH: Succeeds in sharing information
When I read Sholeh Patrick’s column, I don’t see an “agenda” or ulterior motive other than to share knowledge, educate and entertain. The historical columns and columns about different religions help me understand …
McEUEN: List all the costs, Press
Each time I see the amount of taxpayer money spent for McEuen Park, it seems to be reduced. The Press’s online poll recently stated it cost $19.6 million. That is incorrect.
SCHOOLS: The real pay for teachers
When choosing to respond to the few letters ripping on teachers, police, and other public employees, I must remind myself that it is not personal. Instead, it comes down to money and a few folks wanting their own p…
GUNS: Restaurant serves up notice
I went to take my son into the new Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant and on our way into the door I saw a big white sign that said, “Buffalo Wild Wings BANS GUNS ON THESE PREMISES.”
DEBATES: Let us all participate
Two upcoming debates, one by KTVB-TV and Idaho Debates PBS only include about half of the candidates for governor. I am one of those being excluded. Each debate organizer, according to their own self-styled require…
JAIL: A word to the wise taxpayer
Citizens of Kootenai County:
NESSE: Knowing her is believing
For nearly 20 years Anne Nesse pursued improvements for citizens of the Coeur d’Alene area. As a former RN, she is action-oriented. When there is a problem, she investigates, researches, interviews and resolves. Wh…
SYD: Reminders from Ruby Ridge
I would like to thank Syd Albright for refreshing my memory on Ruby Ridge. I met Randy Weaver on a forest road above his cabin where he left an old pickup that he used to go into Naples without anyone seeing him go…
FAIR: Bothered by the beer
Am I the only one who had a major problem with the fair this year? Open containers of beer everywhere? Which led to an attempted rape and this on a cold year. Can you imagine if the temps had been in the 100s to 90…
ARFEE: Who works for whom?
I recently saw a follow-up story on KHQ about the dog who was shot by the Coeur d’Alene cop. The reporter stated that there were labor laws that prevented the public from knowing the cop’s punishment. Last I knew t…
CORE: There just has to be more
A recent Press article entitled, “What parents should know about Common Core,” leaves me thinking — is this all there is? The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State Scho…
ABORTION: Games some people play
To all, but especially Mr. Hollingsworth: What are you playing at — a game of Who Shot John? What if just one of the 50-plus million children who are murdered before their birth turns out to be another Hitler or Ch…
RAINBOW: Structure not befitting Cd'A
Ever since Rainbow was installed, my wife and I thought that we were the only ones in Coeur d’Alene who thought the structure was ugly and absolutely did not fit North Idaho. Recent articles and letters to The Pres…
FERNAN: Dive into this UI research
Robert Smith referenced the research the University of Idaho is working on in the Fernan Lake watershed in his opinion piece (9/13/14). UI researchers will be reporting on our work at the Spokane River Forum, Nov. …
FERNAN: Group is wrong target
In reviewing Mr. Robert Smith’s “opinion” in Saturday’s My Turn, it becomes clear he harbors misplaced ill will toward Fernan Lake Conservation and Recreation Association. The majority of members of the FLCRA are n…