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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 …
COINUTS: Victims not happy at all
Unfortunately, I’m one of Kevin Mitchell’s victims, so therefore have followed all the shenanigans involved in this case from the beginning. Before I get into my rant, I’d like to commend David Cole and the Coeur d…
VETERANS: Our duty is to help them
I have never served in the military, but I can only imagine how hard it would be coming back from something that can completely change your worldview. According to an article in The Press on Sunday, Feb. 16, miscon…
VETS: Invited to new Post Home
Calling all Veterans and Legionaries:
WOLVES: Tribes, assert your rights
The wolf and American Indians go back together to the beginning of time. From oral history and traditional stories, the wolf and Indian people are brothers, and in some clans wolf is a member of the family.
TOLERANCE: Not what you think
Just a word about tolerance as an afterthought to Tom Hamilton’s 2,800 word speech printed in The Press. Tolerance is not about having to believe what someone else believes or living the way someone else lives. And…
RELIGION: No, bill is not a joke
Sometimes I read things in the newspaper that make it hard for me to believe my eyes, thinking “Did it really say that?” Regarding the article “House ships religious freedom bill back to panel,” (The Press, Feb. 13…
MENUS: Make all reader-friendly
During a training discussion at the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI), we were struck by comments from teens about how they hate to go to a restaurant and have their friends read the menu…
RELIGION: Free to support HB 427
HB 427 will seriously affect your freedom.
CAR: Don't turn it on, walk away
It’s really amazing how many people will leave their car unattended while warming it up. There are way too many that will hop in your auto and drive off. Try having two sets of keys and lock your vehicle while not …
REHAB: Simply put, it works
I am writing in response to the letter about Tim Remington and his rehab program.
WOOD: Needs to be impartial
Sgt. Christie Wood is beginning to sound more like Diane Feinstein every day — do as I say and not as I do — unless, of course, she has agreed to not carry her weapon when she is on the North Idaho College campus. …
IDAHO: Just say no to Con-Con
Senator Curt McKenzie of Nampa is calling for a Constitutional Convention for a balanced budget amendment to be limited to that subject only by another amendment. Does he not understand that once a Constitutional C…
BULLIES: Handle them as criminals
Bullying at school is a crime, just like in the work place.
REHAB: Of Good Sam and Good Tim
In regard to the letter from Paula Johnson on Friday, Feb. 7: During the six months that you went to The Altar Church, where was your head? Obviously not on the people going through, or the ones who already went th…
POEM: February, by Helen Miller
This is the month we recall two great events,