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 …
JOBS: Start here with the unemployed
In a recent article published in the Coeur d’Alene Press, Maggie Wilderotter, CEO of Frontier Communications, announced that her company has joined other leading American companies to focus efforts on the nation’s …
BULLYING: There is an upside
There has been a lot of discussion lately about bullying in the schools. Well, we have always had bullies in our midst and probably always will have them, and passing more laws will not eliminate the problem.
SFM: Ministry leaves Candlelight
Salvation For Muslims is growing and expanding according to God’s blessings and leading. Michael Paul and Salvation For Muslims are no longer affiliated with Candlelight Christian Fellowship. We are an independent …
TRAPPING: Rights go both ways
In response to a letter by Linda Sorensen, I would like to say this: We are in a free nation. We can hunt, trap, fish, etc., for our well-being. So people, keep your dogs on leashes, children on trails, and be awar…
FREEDOM: Right to religious beliefs
Why do Christie Wood and Brenda Hammond want to use discrimination as an excuse to discriminate against my individual freedoms? Let’s see. They wish to discriminate against me and my religious beliefs, because I ha…
TRAPS: Small win at English Point
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR LETTERS, PHONE CALLS AND WORD OF MOUTH! YOU HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN HAVING THE TRAPS REMOVED FROM ENGLISH POINT!
DEER: Artificial turf, anybody?
Here we go scapegoating again!
HEROIN: Lost son but not his soul
My husband and I, as well as my parents met Pastor Tim Remington in 2010. Our son Brock went through the Good Samaritan Ranch June through August 2010. He then relapsed two months later and did another 30 days at t…
PRESS: Bully is as bully does
When you, the editorial staff, name call (bully) and ridicule about half your readership (i.e. paranoia tied to “common core”), it’s no wonder so many newspapers are going out of business, cutting staff…
CENTER: Friends - and livesavers
Lake City Center is a multi-use and service facility. They offer free tax help, noon lunch, Meals on Wheels, cards and other games, art lessons, a library and computer room, meeting space, and so much more.
SOLVES: Here's another option
I have a better idea.
LETTER: Welcome to Flat Earth club
I would like to respond to the letter Mr. Hansen wrote not liking what Mr. Kavanagh and I wrote about the president. I will let Mr. Kavanagh respond if he wishes to Mr. Hansen’s retort.
INMATE: Jesus has no price tag
I am writing to try and understand why Donald Smith has to pay $2,500 to find Jesus. Has Jesus become just another thing to sell like you would a house or a car? We went to the Tim Remington church for about 6 mont…
AZERBAIJAN: A powerful U.S. ally
I join the Azeri-Americans, members of the Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC), in expressing my gratitude to the people of the great state of Arizona for the adoption of Senate Resolution 1008. SR 1008 highlights t…
DOCS: Answer to doc shortage
For several generations my family has had a medical professional active in his/her medical field. Historically, for at least a couple of centuries in our nation, medical services of all disciplines have been needed…