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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
LAW: Stand your ground - wisely
Thirty states have passed “Stand Your Ground” laws. It is a good law, if not abused. However, over the past few months there has been a string of killings under the “Stand Your Ground” law, which is nothing more th…
BLESSING: Highlight of NIC ceremony
I am a proud member of the North Idaho College graduating class of 2014. Thank you for your coverage of our commencement that took place on Friday, May 16.
VETERANS: GOP does a disservice
In response to Larry Kettle’s letter headlined “VETERANS: Dems do them disservice,” Mr. Kettle’s disingenuous attempt to place the blame on Democrats for attempting to scale back retired military benefits only tell…
THEFT: Blow to a local veteran
You should be so proud…
PRESS: Newspaper did something right
I am writing to testify to the power of the press, in particular our local paper, the Coeur d’Alene Press.
GMOs: Don't be confused
Genetically modified organisms (also called GE for genetic engineering), are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology. They take fish genes (DNA), for example, and inject them…
MEMORIAL: Request for help answered
On Friday evening, the VFW placed flags on all the graves in Forest and Riverview cemeteries. We asked for help from the public and the response was wonderful. When I arrived at Forest Cemetery a little before the …
ELECTION: Press came up short
I’m real concerned that your newspaper did not show any of the state office election results except the governor. Some of us would like to know results for congressman and other state offices. Some of us try to res…
VETERANS: Not federally respected
On this Memorial Day I found all the recent revealing news concerning Veterans Hospitals so much more than just troubling. A recent AP photo on April 24 of beautiful Taylor’s Checkerspot butterflies on the prairie …
ELECTION: Call to all citizens
I have to disagree with my friend Alan Wolfe’s letter regarding the primary election. He said he wouldn’t cave to becoming a member of a political party. I did (call me a short term RINO). He thinks we shouldn’t ha…
One man's route to Christian salvation
One thread running through the entire Bible is the universal problem of sin, its consequences, and its ultimate solution. It was the solution part that evaded me for 20 plus years despite a rather diligent study in…
ELECTION: Blame it on low turnout
Following last Tuesday’s election, I saw a particularly telling letter to the editor where the author proclaimed himself to be an Independent. Who also proclaimed his disdain for the GOP closed primary that prevent…
TAILGATE: Truly a special event
I am ASB President at Lake City High School. My No. 1 goal this year was to make our school a school of respect, tolerance and unity. I want every student to come to Lake City and know that they are loved and impor…
BOOTHE: It's about time
To Mr. John Pankratz, Eastside Highway District:
GOEDDE: No hatred to it
Sen. John Goedde says in the Coeur d’Alene Press that I “absolutely hate” him, blaming some perceived discord between us as the reason for performing badly three years running in the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s Free…