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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 …
CANCER: Tribute to the fallen
I read with great interest the moving front page story of Jim Morrison’s courageous and successful fight against cancer. As a survivor of this dreaded disease, who can speak better to those who are faced with the s…
CARRIER: Joshua to the rescue
About a month ago, during the last cold period in January, my mother, Eloise Swanson of Post Falls, had a scary night!
CHANGE: Nope, it's not all good
I stopped by a couple of businesses and organizations after picking up my order of baby chicks, as I do every year. Everyone was experiencing what I perceived as joy, especially the children. Then a person of autho…
SENTENCE: Let it fit real crime
Now let me get this straight: A Mr. Provenzano was found guilty of watching child pornography videos in the privacy of his own home and sentenced to 10 years in prison. According to the Coeur d’Alene Press article …
AID: Q&A with the real world
Since we’re not on public assistance, and do not get food stamps, this is how I would answer these questions:
SYRIA: Look at the similarities
There are several similarities between the start of Syria’s Civil War and our Revolutionary War. Many Syrians believed the al Assad regime was holding their nation hostage. Our fledgling Colonies revolted in opposi…
REPUBLIC: It's going, going
Wake up America! We are about to lose our Republic and we must fight to save it. Alexis de Tocqueville in his 19th century observation of America said, “The American Republic will endure until the Congress discover…
STUDENT: Share with us, please
Each member of our class is working on a project called the “Parade of States.” We are responsible for gathering as much information as we can from a number of sources.
EVIL: Fight it with conservatives
The Bible tells of people being turned over to a reprobate mind because they did not like to retain God in their knowledge (Rom 1:28). When someone denies God long enough and disputes His judgments, He allows them …
CARRIER: Tribute to King George
“Hi George! Good morning!”
EDUCATION: Tie it to good jobs
The opinions on education miss important facts.
IDAHO: Time for major change
Of all states, Idaho ranks 49th in per capita income and 48th in education. We rank 19th in unemployment; the problem is that we also rank 49th with the highest percentage of minimum wage jobs. What have our “conse…
PLOWS: Great job this winter
I want to congratulate the city of Coeur d’Alene for the good job they are doing on getting us all plowed out in a timely manner this winter.
COLUMN: Day won by discourse
Here is my response to Craig Smith’s “My Turn” on Feb. 28: First, he must have had a darned good English teacher in high school. Second, he proves that not being afraid to ask hard questions (like I asked) can crea…
AG GAG: Bill shames Idaho
I applauded Gov. Jan Brewer the other day when she vetoed the “right to discriminate bill,” the measure disguised under a cloak of religious freedom. Whether Brewer acquired common sense or she was afraid Arizona w…