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 …
CAMPUS: No place for guns
Idaho Senate Bill 1254, commonly known as the “Guns on Campus” bill, purports to provide for the safety of students, faculty and staff of state colleges and universities by allowing certain individuals to carry fir…
COLUMN: Smith hit the bull's-eye
What a fantastic My Turn article by Robert Smith in last Saturday’s Press.
DEER: When fines just aren't fine
Most of this letter is a repeat of one I submitted a couple of years ago, but it’s time for a reminder, I guess, now that Dalton’s residents are trying to pass an ordinance to fine people for feeding the deer. I ag…
RELIGION: Rights extend to everyone
In response to Frank D. Gunseor, I would first like to know just how familiar he is with his own Bible? According to the Apostle Paul, “We have all sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God.” Therefore, exac…
SAINT: Arrived out of nowhere
Pausing for a breather at the store entrance, my sister asked, “Where did he come from?”
GUN: Punishment, crime don't fit
What will it take in our Idaho justice system to realize that a revolver-packing, drug-induced student is more dangerous warranting something more than a misdemeanor offense with a $600 bond, and then allowed back …
JOBS: Spokesperson shouldn't speak
On Feb. 6, The Press published a story about Frontier Communications joining the White House in an employment initiative. It’s pretty hard to believe they’d have Frontier’s CEO, Maggie Wilderotter, on this committe…
LETTER: Silence isn't golden, Jim
Jim Hollingsworth, are you kidding me?
SECURITY: Time to tap technology
Shoppers, are you concerned about the security of our credit/debit card use at big retail stores? Me too.
POT: More reasons to just say 'no'
In David Eubanks’ recent letter to the editor, he mentioned several reasons why “pot” (marijuana) should not be legalized in Idaho.
REHAB: Can't put a price on real love
In response to Jesus has no price tag, from Paula Johnson:
HELP: You all answered call
Last week, St. Vincent de Paul sent out a call to action requesting food donations for the HELP Center. In the subsequent days our pantries have been literally stocked to the ceiling with an incredible variety and …
WARMING: Columns a sad throwback
After reading Cliff Harris’ most recent and repeated denial of global warming, I’m trying to put his prognostication into some context. By comparison, it’s right up there with axioms that “the Earth is flat” and th…
DEER: Do as Texas does
Down in Texas they don’t call us winter visitors Snow Birds; they welcome us and christen us Winter Texans. When you hit El Paso there is a big visitors center where you can load your RV with literature about Texas…
COKE: Singing commercial's praise
What is this selfish, immature cry against Coca-Cola for a commercial showing America the Beautiful being sung in several different languages? Either the ones maligning that privilege were not listening in history …