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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 …
GAY: What they are - and aren't
Lately I’ve been reading a lot of disparaging comments in the paper directed toward our decent gay and lesbian citizens, and would like to add my own thoughts. It’s not a question of “what,” but “who” are gays and …
RUSSIA: Hoping for some wisdom
The current state of affairs between the USA and Russia is nothing to take lightly. Our financial system without these tensions is very fragile, but with these tensions it could become explosive in terms of the dol…
HYDROS: Burned the volunteers
In response to “The Race is on,” well, I wish you luck! Those parties involved might want to get their money up front in cash. What I can’t figure out is how Mr. Miller had plenty of cash to travel all over the cou…
NIC: Requiem for athletic program
I just left an North Idaho College Trustees meeting that voted to demote athletics from the National Champion chasing NJCAA to the wannabees NWAACC, a conference mostly consisting of Oregon and Washington. This act…
CHILD PORN: It hurts everyone
Child porn harms all children, especially the victims used in the movies.
SCHOOLS: Emails raise questions
Is there a secret strategy being used by certain Trustees of School District 271, the superintendent, and others, to introduce special rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT) into school distri…
TROOPS: Answer the call for liberty
Why do we have troops around the world, most notably in Europe, Japan and Korea? What’s the point? Isn’t it to protect freedom loving people from those who would enslave them if they have the chance? The Russian Be…
FUNDS: Cheers to firefighters
I would like to express my opinion on the firefighters raising money during their performances. I like that they are going through all that work to prepare for the event. I think it is very thoughtful of them to ra…
NIC: Hurt by urban renewal
It’s sad that the North Idaho College’s Board of Trustees hurried to make a major change without looking at all the options. They downgraded the sports conference because of the budget, but at the same time did not…
EMPIRE: U.S. is going down
Presidents always make good scapegoats, regardless of which party is in office. Like I said before, the U.S. is going down, just like other empires before it. An empire needs an emperor; and our emperor is the corp…
GAY: Consider biblical facts
All input not defending the homosexual enclave and any articulation of argument to the contrary, is intolerant, bigoted and unacceptable to the modern homosexual. The strict sermonizing message to the culture from …
OPINIONS: There's no room for hatred
I just read the letter by Cecil Kelly III comparing the horrific events in our American history which prompted the civil rights act and laws to homosexual lifestyle choices.
MEGALOAD: Blame Boise for mess
The three Great Falls, Mont., bound 427-foot long megaload parked near Clarkston, Wash., at the Idaho border for three months seems rather goofy. This 800-ton load didn’t seek a permit until it reaches a state line…
POLITICS: Beware 'give and take' talk
Too many politicians today use the Soviet model when asking their opponents to compromise. “Give and take” means we give, they take. We see this repeatedly, especially as related to more gun laws.
LOTTO: Outlook improves for biter
I read the opinion submitted by Paula Dahlen this week about Lotto, a dog that is in quarantine at the Kootenai Humane Society after biting somebody. I am also a longtime volunteer at the shelter and I understand t…