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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
POINT: Suspect a 'master plan'
Independence Point: Transformation to handicapped-accessible beachfront. Why would anyone want to park cars there?
POINT: Keep your hands off
Well, here we go again, we have a new mayor who is backpedaling on his campaign promises to maintain public access to the waterfront. Obviously his loyalty is with his old boss at the resort, who doesn’t want to vi…
TEACHERS: Here to enrich students
My wife, Sandy and I are retired teachers from the Chicago suburbs and moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2005. Mike Patrick’s thoughts (editorial June 11) about the three young graduates from Coeur d’Alene High School were…
OBAMA: Hates America, military
I certainly have to agree with Mr. Membury’s “Readers Write” letter on Wednesday, June 11. Of course the president had a smile on his face, he didn’t even flinch. I can’t understand that people can’t see that he ha…
LETTER: Just 'useless opinion'
The following is a letter in response to Mr. Cecil Kelly III’s letter in the paper:
ARMED: In defense of guns
We continually hear the government wants our guns, every country that gave up their guns fell under strict dictatorship and became victims of their government, so why should we think it would be any different here?
THANKS: Ladies get free lunch
On June 10, some friends and I were enjoying lunch at Le Peep restaurant, celebrating a birthday, when we were advised that someone had paid for our lunches, including the tip. Whoever this charming person was said…
PRESIDENCY: Add to requirements
Constitutional amendment:
PRESS: Print alive and well
Thank you to the Coeur d’Alene Press!
LETTER: Consider the source
Cecil Kelly has outdone himself with the latest letter of controversy.
THANKS: Chivalry without a hitch
Chivalry is alive in Coeur d’Alene! A word of thanks to Brian who works at Hitches Unlimited. I was having my auto repaired, and while waiting I walked across Sherman to the little ice cream store for a cold drink.…
SCHOOLS: Rumors of a Bible discourager
It has come to our attention that a certain counselor in Coeur d’Alene School District 271 is presently discouraging students from bringing a Bible to school, yet has no problem promoting sexual activities and othe…
MACKAY: Comments transcend business
I enjoy reading The Press daily, and love our local newspaper.
PASTORS: Provide necessary service
In the story “Pastors and Politics,” lame duck Idaho State Rep. Ed Morse is quoted as saying that pastors becoming involved in politics is biased, unethical and immoral. Wow, that sounds like a statement straight f…
SCHOOLS: Transgender designations unwanted
School officials are developing guidelines (June 3 article) for transgender students.