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 …
GOP: A different view of 2 camps
I took umbrage with your editorial regarding the Republican candidates’ forum that took place on April 7 at NIC, and appeared in the April 11 edition under the title, “GOP Voters Pick Your Camp.”
CREATION: Planting a seed of faith
It is amazing to me that an apple seed contains all requirements in it to produce wood, bark, roots, leaves, blossoms, an apple with skin, and yes, five more seeds just like itself. All this in one little seed.
THOMAS: She's the best candidate
Could’ve, should’ve, would’ve:
TAXES: Wrong part of the solution
I appreciate Sunday’s editorial. I would only dispute the notion that Americans should pay more taxes.
SPORTS: Prairie gets a shout-out
Enjoyed your write up in Sunday’s paper regarding the 52nd North Idaho Sports Banquet. It was a great night, with great speakers, and many people were honored for their accomplishments over the last year.
PARKING: You don't own that spot
On April 14th I attended the District No. 271 School Board meeting, parking my car on N. Fifth St. since the meeting was very crowded and parking was tight. When I came out, I found the following hand-printed note …
PRIMARY: Back these 6 candidates
Why is the 2014 Attorney General’s race important?
READERS: Share a bit of Idaho
Good day to you! My name is Emily B. I am a fifth-grader at Harlan Intermediate School in Harlan, Iowa. My class is studying the geography and the history of the United States of America. I would LOVE it if you cou…
POSTAL: Say no to privatization
Being a letter carrier for 36 years, I have the responsibility to properly educate the people of America about the financial situation of the U.S. Postal Service. Privatizing the USPS would have a negative impact o…
DIGEST: Boy, are we stupid
I’ve been reading the “Police Dispatch Digest” the last couple of weeks. I’m really hoping that these are not real calls that the sheriff’s office has received. Maybe it was “April Fuhl” keeping her fingers limber …
BUNDYS: All part of U.N. Agenda 21
Idahoans should pay close attention to what is going on in Nevada at the Bundy Ranch, as it affects Idaho. Cliven Bundy’s family has had grazing rights for about 140 years on public lands. The BLM is trying to remo…
SCIENCE: It can't spawn a universe
I am writing this letter as a response to Allen Ortmann’s letter on Evolution in the Coeur d’Alene Press on April 11.
SMOKE: Time to go, tobacco
Congratulations to CVS Pharmacies announcing Feb. 5 that they will no longer sell cigarettes or any tobacco products, even with a projected loss of $2 billion in revenue.
PARENTS: Help teachers, students
Our children are a great part of the future of our country. A great education is critical to their future and generations beyond. As a mother of seven children, I am fully aware of what is happening in the schools.…
FORCE: When lethal is legal
In response to Mr. Dayton’s “Letter to the Editor” dated Sunday, April 6: