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 …
FLAG: Leave it alone
Shame on the Panhandle National Forest for wanting to remove this beautiful flag. I have been admiring it for more than a month and it brings a smile to my face every day when I drive by, especially now when there …
DEVELOPMENT: Lots of noise, little notice
Today on a whim I took a vacation day from my 8 to 5 job. I’m standing in my kitchen have heard and seen five dump trucks full and empty pass in front of my house and it’s not even 9 a.m. Since the weather is coole…
SHERIFF: Press aids crime prevention
Recently the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has released several media releases pertaining to crime prevention. On April 24, a media release was sent out regarding a new program KCSO was starting called “Home Saf…
SHELTON: Recall uncalled for
What? Recall Chris Shelton? Who are these people who want to get rid of one of the most reasonable and responsible Mica Kidd Island Fire District volunteer-elected commissioners? We were horrified to read in The Pr…
AGENDA: Open-minded, considerate
I could not leave Beth Hanes letter go unchallenged. I agree with her on one point that Sholeh does appear to have an agenda. That agenda, in my opinion is an open-minded, considerate view to getting people thinkin…
SHEEPHERDING: Thanks for the memories
The Coeur d’Alene Press article date Aug. 21 once again brought back memories of a now distant time.
OBAMA: Fights by 'winging them'
Sir, it occurred to me that now we are having beheadings because Obama fights wars by “winging them” or “giving them a warning shot” instead of taking care of business.
SERVICE: Press carrier rises above
As an American consumer, and as an entrepreneur/restaurateur, I have an appreciation for great service. The reason for that is, of course, truly great service in any industry in America is difficult to find. We are…
TEACHERS: Find, reward the best
The student should come first!
CD'A: Lacking in two important areas
The other day on the drive home from WinCo Foods, I observed a tall young man walking/shuffling along the sidewalk. When I stopped at the traffic light, I couldn’t help but stare. He was skin and bones, unshaven, l…
OFFICERS: Where is the compassion?
To the Coeur d’Alene PD officer who shot the dog while doing the vehicle search/investigation: I am glad that you were not physically injured by the dog that most probably presented you with a mouthful of teeth (ed…
PEDESTRIAN: Making Cd'A walk-friendly
The City of Coeur d’Alene Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee recently received a letter from a resident who expressed concerns about the developing problem and the several near-misses she had observed betwee…
RELIGION: Column biased, disturbing
I would like to comment on one of your staff writers, Sholeh Patrick. I have often wondered what her purpose is as she seems to have an agenda in her column at times.
EASTON: Camp should never be sold
After reading the story re: Idaho superior court clears way to place Camp Easton for sale, I felt a sense of disgust at the obvious play leaders of the BSA council in the area to be manipulated by commercialism ver…
BODY-CAM: Should have been on
OMG! How convenient that the body-cam was not turned on or could it have been erased? Even so, from what I’ve read, it should have been turned on because he was investigating a suspicious person or vehicle. This of…