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 …
WOLVES: Coyotes not in same class
Just have had some “think time” lately in regard to contests, to see how many wolves and coyotes can be targeted in the same day.
MAYOR: Thanks to one and all
MAYOR: Thanks to one and all
U.S.: Foundation of our founding
Recent letters once again downplay the role of religion in the founding of the United States of America. While it is true that our Founders did not want a repeat of a state religion such as the Church of England, t…
POLICE: Tell the whole truth
Is our police chief that “pissed off” as to quit his job as chief of police in Spirit Lake, Idaho? Why do I see a county patrol blazer parked in front of his new home in Spirit Lake now every day? All that our (Spi…
CORE: Concerns are legitimate
If Senator Goedde has not had “specific concerns” about the common core he hasn’t been reading his hometown paper. The “My Turn” article in the Cd’A Press on Dec. 19 is just one of many in The Press in the last few…
OBAMA: Worst president - ever
I was born during the second term of FDR and thus have lived through the administrations of 13 presidents. I believe our current “president” is by far the worst, most dangerous in the history of America. Obama’s le…
DRONES: Drawing a bead on FAA
Dear FAA,
COUNTY: Explaining the planning process
This is a response to John Kearns’ letter to the editor in Friday’s Coeur d’Alene Press. In it he claims the county planning commission’s land use code workshops are “farcical show trials.” He goes on to state the …
FLASH: Be aware at all crossings
A couple of comments on the story in Saturday’s Press, “Flash: Safety improved at Rathdrum crosswalks:”
COLUMN: Bones to pick with Jimmy
I see Jimmy Pappas is at it again, spewing his usual hatred and venom on those with opinions different from his. A few comments:
DERBY: Step in right direction
In response to Ann Sydow’s letter, just a few comments:
COLUMN: Job 1 is get it right
Jimmy Pappas got it wrong again! Tim Bishop introduced H.R. 5622, the Stop Outsourcing and Create American Jobs Act of 2010, and was passed by the “then still Republican held” House of Representatives and Harry Rei…
SPECIES: Only wisdom endangered
Last month our nation celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Signed into law by President Nixon, it had unanimous support in the Senate and only three dissenting votes in the House. Im…
DERBY: Hunter no fan of trapping
To start off, I am a hunter and fisherman, and have nothing against either one. My parents used to take my sister and me with them when they went hunting and fishing when we were kids (they hunted, we just tagged a…
Editor's note
Editor’s note: A letter to the editor published Friday contained some inaccurate information. The county’s planning commission will conduct workshops on land use issues this Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. The meeti…