Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
CDA: Don't pinch parking
I guess I would like to know why the City of Coeur d’Alene is against small businesses in downtown Coeur d’Alene? The city keeps eliminating parking all over town, and now they want to get rid of more parking by th…
COLUMN: More on Constitution
In her My Turn column June 13, Ms. Rose does a good job of presenting the pros and cons of 501(c)(3) as it pertains to churches. However, the tax-exempt status given to churches is redundant to the basic Constituti…
KNIVES: Thanks from the military
Please accept my sincere appreciation for recognizing our Airmen with the sponsorship of the priceless Buck Knife. Your contribution is of great significance to our Airmen ... knowing the community cares and recogn…
COLUMN: Protect the constitution
The guest opinion by Dr. David Adler on June 11 was headlined as “Easy remedy exists for Obama’s illegal move.”
E-CIGS: Danger is from regulators
Here comes the sound of anti-smokers talking about the harms of e-cigarettes. You know, the ones that burn no tobacco, only heat up a solution containing nicotine. No harms are known either to the smoker or anyone …
RESPONSE: Kelly fires back at critics
To those of you personally attacking me for my lampooning of Stand Your Grounders/Aryans/Tea Partiers for my suggestion of killing, cooking and eating ebony Americans:
PASTORS: Route to entanglement
Ed Torrence, in his letter to the editor, seemed to suggest that I did not know the difference between the Apostle Paul speaking, and Jesus speaking. Well, wonder of wonders Ed, there is no difference. I knew it wa…
JAIL: Rely on inmate labor
Jerry Shriner brought the situation of inadequate jail facilities in Kootenai County to the attention of the public. Thank you Jerry, your article is good food for thought. Our public officials need to know what th…
PASTORS: Clarify 'fuzzy' assertions
I would like to attempt to respond to several recent letters all pertaining to basically the same subject regarding pastors, information, and 501(c)(3).
SPORTS: Standing O for Mark Nelke
I am writing this letter to give a BIG thank you to Mark Nelke, sports editor, for writing a nice little story about our grandson, Cassidy Peacock, on June 11.
GOEDDE: Still doing his job
I believe Idaho needs work and working elected officials are part of that work. I understand Senator John Goedde will not be representing District 4 next year. I have worked with Senator Goedde in the Idaho Senate …
NRA: Everyone should get smarter
Regarding Cathy South’s letter, “Shooting, what say you now, NRA?”
POINT: Increase handicapped parking
I saw the pictures in the Sunday Press of the Independence Point parking lot before and after to improve handicap access to the beach. Taking the parking lot, with the few handicap spaces it has, and turning it int…
PASTORS: Pay heed to Proverbs
Responding to Scott Grunsted, Betsy Sears, and Ron Vieselmeyer, whose letters appeared on Wednesday 11 June 2014 in the Coeur d’Alene Press:
POLITICS: Poverty divides Christians
It’s time to clear some Idaho air here on pastors and politics. What has been lauded as strict adherence to Christ and his teachings in local election cheering and jeering is really nothing more than manipulation o…