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 …
CORONER: Keene is most qualified
I am voting for Dr. Warren Keene for coroner on May 20. In the Dec. 1, 2012, edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press, the beginnings of the coroner’s office budget overrun were brought to public light. The Kootenai Coun…
SAILORS: Dinged by verbal broadside
On April 18 Russell DiBiase wrote a letter regarding Americans paying more taxes. He referred to the way the federal government spends money like “drunken sailors.” During all our wars, sailors gave their lives to …
FRASURE: Ideal secretary of state
This letter is in support of Evan Frasure, candidate for Secretary of State.
GFELLER: Fully prepared to lead
I am writing to endorse and support the candidacy of Greg Gfeller for the Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 3-B. I have met with Greg, and I am impressed by the fact that he has the business experience and educa…
MAYO: Good for Grand Old Party
Attention Precinct 39 Republican Voters:
WARNING: How to help your elders
I have a grave concern regarding an assisted living facility in the Coeur d’Alene/Hayden area.
VAGRANTS: Yes, it's big problem
I try to look at both sides of the humanity fence usually, but I have to agree with Shelley Williams regarding the problem with vagrants — not just downtown, but throughout beautiful Coeur d’Alene. I have been cuss…
HONESTY: Another shining example
On April 18 I was running errands. After shopping for groceries I stopped to fill my car with gas, paid and then tucked my credit card into my pocket. On to Staples and then home. The credit card wasn’t in my pocke…
COURT: Decision ups need for votes
The much-anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision in the pivotal campaign finance case, McCutcheon v. FEC, was issued earlier this month. Once again the Court ruled in favor of big money when it knocked down the est…
RANKING: Call to end abuses
We’re No. 1! We’re No. 1! … we’re No. 1 in the percentage of citizens that earn $7.25 an hour and Idaho has the highest pay day loan interest of 582 percent. Isn’t that lovely. Not exactly what a venture capitalist…
AUDIT: Not what GOP is doing
The use of the term “audit” in Thursday’s article “Local GOP to Audit Records” should have a disclaimer. By touting the process as it is going to be done by the two certified public accountants specifically named (…
SMOKE: Cities, time to step up
Thank you, Margie Skantel, for your letter on smoking.
CAUCUS: Or is that 'CIRCUS?'
In response to Kellie Palm and Cynthia Kirkley, I wholeheartedly agree with their views on the 2012 Circus (Caucus). It just baffles me as to why the powers that be would think that this display of stupidity would …
BIBLE: Its purpose differs from science
I read Dale Hedman’s letter and would now like to ask him this: Yes, an apple seed will grow an apple tree. But it may not grow a Red Delicious, Granny Smith, or even a Gala Apple. Why is that? Because the people w…
STEWART: Clarifies role in 271 debate
There appears to be both confusion and misunderstanding regarding my conversation some weeks ago at the U.S. Post Office when approached by School Board 271 Board Chairman Tom Hearn. I shared with him the idea that…