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 …
ARFEE: All deaths diminish us
I agree with the many writers who have expressed the killing of Arfee is not equal to the millions of babies who have been killed since Roe v Wade was made law. However, I fail to understand why we can’t be concern…
TRAPPING: Time to reform methods
After reading the “My Turn” article on Friday, Sept. 5th., Idaho Fish and Games’ policy states that trappers may legally kill your dog when you use trails on public land. This really is a major problem as our dogs …
McEUEN: Can't undo the past
If only one could go back and save millions of dollars that could have gone to education. Just to erase the clutter that makes up McEuen Park and become McEuen Field again — to become the Legion’s and kids’ ballfie…
LANDS: Idaho best to manage
I would like to both commend and encourage all Idaho state, county and local officials who are spearheading the move to win back managing control over federally owned public lands within our state. There are many r…
RAINBOW: Let there be light
This is in reference to the feeble attempt by the so-called artist defending the bunny-eared boat anchor at the entrance to McRuin Park. “We had no idea there would be that much light around the sculpture.” The “Te…
Cd'A: Welcome to Ferguson
I am proposing that the name of Coeur d’Alene be changed to Ferguson. Ours is the most recent city to find a white police officer guilty of murder. This time a black dog. That qualifies us to make the citizens of C…
ARFEE: Story isn't over yet
OK. Yes, enough is enough, but this is the way it is! Arfee is the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back. I am for keeping it on the front page until justice is done. We are fed up with the officer’s excuses…
PHOTO: Offensive and insensitive
Why on Earth did you put the picture of Ray Rice’s fiancée lying unconscious in the elevator on the front page of Sunday’s paper? I find it offensive and totally lacking sensitivity. The only saving grace could be …
ARFEE: Admission should end story
Like many other citizens of Coeur d’Alene, I think the Arfee coverage and reaction has been excessive. While the situation was tragic for Arfee and his family, it is not worthy of the coverage of opinions of our ci…
SCHOOLS: Benefits exceed most taxpayers'
A levy will pay for the higher health insurance premiums; that is, in addition to the recent emergency levy. Coeur d’Alene School District employees have a high rate of medical insurance use that has raised the pre…
IDOT: Hazardous communication
Dear IDOT, I just want to express my sincere thanks for a job poorly done on the freeway closure Monday morning. I’m pretty sure that there was ample time for more roadside notification than merely posting uninform…
CAMPING: Finding two good men
My husband has been sick and the doctor finally told us he could go camping for a couple of days. So we went up to Avery and camped for three days. We met some real nice people who were camping next to us — a guy n…
DAUGHTER: Not very thoughtful
The other afternoon I observed a mother, and I think her daughter, drive into the parking lot of a business. The mother was driving. The woman could barely get out of the car. The daughter went into the business as…
MIDTOWN: Hear an update today
Join the Midtown neighbors at the LCDC meeting at 4 p.m. today at the Coeur d’Alene library in the Community Room downstairs. The Midtown neighbors are giving a presentation of what we are looking for as a perfect …
ART: Local is clearly better
Under the Rainbow does not represent anything related to our city, North Idaho or the Inland Northwest. It looks like a unfinished suspension bridge. It has been a huge waste of money and did not support any local …