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 …
RULING: It's all about choice
To Karl Eastlund: The American woman can get any birth control method she wants. Hobby Lobby provides 16 different birth control methods. There were only four that they objected to. If you would have been listening…
PARADE: Push politicos forward
I love the Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July parade! It is pure “Americana” and reminds us of the freedoms we have in this great country.
BIKERS: Follow rules of the trail
To the guy who clipped my bike wheel passing me on the trail near Higgens on Saturday (July 5) causing me to fall: Thank you for taking the minute to stop. Unfortunately, I was still dazed and couldn’t have this co…
LAUNCH: Fee change unsettling
I recently met with a representative of the Post Falls Park & Recreation Department regarding the elimination of the annual boat launch fee at Q’emilin Park (Parks & Rec is now choosing instead to charge each user …
HONESTY: Yes, it's alive and well
A big thank you to the angel who turned my purse into the lost and found at Target on July 5 after I left it in a shopping cart. It is so heartwarming to know there are good people who choose to do the right thing.
SPEECH: Or put it in writing?
My good buddy, Mervin, has seen many Fourth of Julys come and go, and has become possessed lately with the notion that he should give one of the speeches. In all the others that he’s heard, there’s been something m…
FOURTH: What a fantastic day
Thank you veterans, and thank you America, for more than 238 years of freedom and a wonderful way of life.
GOP: Simply following rules
Governor Otter would like us to all believe the “discord” seen at last month’s Republican convention is merely a “family dispute” and can be settled, once all of the parties involved get together to “work things ou…
SCHOOL: Look to past for future
I note your comment in your editorial this morning (July 6) that “One-third of Idaho students are already behind in reading by fourth grade.” We seem to be spending a lot of time and effort trying to improve gradua…
SHOOTING: Know your target
According to the news report on July 9 on Channel 2, the dog that was shot was NOT a pit bull. The pictures showed a black labrador retriever. There is no resemblance to a pit bull, not even close.
HYDROS: Calling all supporters
My name is Paul Plummer, and I am a “local” Coeur d’Alene resident who is writing on behalf of the local motorsports contingent in the Coeur d’Alene/Spokane area regarding H1 Hydroplane racing and what appears to b…
GOP: Just look at DOW
Wow! Looks like I stirred up some bitter tea. All you have to do is look at the front page of the July 4 free Press “Bow to the Dow.” Sure looks like a big improvement since the GOP left office in January 2009. As …
INTERNET: Keep it free of sales tax
On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act that requires out of state retailers to collect and remit the due sales tax for out-of-state purchases.
ELECTION: Limit the incumbents
Many of your readers speak of term limits. If they truly want term limits, here is a way to get them. When you enter your voting booth this November, cast your vote for the “In” candidate’s opponent. Quickest and e…
RULING: On further review
With regard to the letter from the CEO of Planned Parenthood in Washington, he needs to read the Supreme Court decision about Hobby Lobby. It only concerns 4 out of 20 contraceptives — mostly abortives (morning aft…