Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor-02-09-2012
What has happened to the party of Abraham Lincoln? Anyone who thinks the leadership of the Republican Party cares about the best interest of the people hasn’t been paying attention.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the editor-02-09-2012
The session has barely begun, and that Rexburg Republican In Name Only, Brent Hill, is already talking about raising taxes. How can he call himself a Republican? Sorry, Brent, but it feels good to hurl a right-wing epithet at someone who may deserve it. Raising one tax to allow a reduction in another...
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Letters to the editor-02-07-2012
I certainly understand and agree with the public’s admonishments of our elected politicians such as John McGee, Phil Hart, Ron Crane, etc., etc. But I also believe admonishments are warranted for members of the leadership and how easily they seem to overlook, especially along party lines, ...
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Letters to the editor: 2-6-2012
Let me see if I understand this. The rich are the richest they have been in decades and the poor are the poorest they have been in that time. The wealthiest among us the so-called job creators that made millions by shuffling money from one hand to another and placing bets on it can ...
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Letters to the Editor: 2-5-2012
In reference to Dan Popkey’s Jan. 29 article regarding Norm Semanko and Lawerence Denney’s decision.
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Letters to the editor-02-04-2012
My mother, age 94, recently passed away, and there were two organizations that made a big difference in the last 12 months of her life that I want to publicly thank. Mom was initially hesitant about moving from her townhome into an assisted living facility, but the professionals at The Bridge at...
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Letters to the editor-02-03-2012
Recently, I contacted the offices of Sen. Mike Crapo and Sen. Jim Risch in regards to the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy legislation. I was told by staff members of each senator that they had not decided on the issue, but my opinion was noted.
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Letters to the editor-02-01-2012
I am completely offended by the obscene political cartoon the Idaho Statesman published on Jan. 19. Showing Mitt Romney as a pirate standing in triumph on what appears to be the partially sunken hulk of that Italian cruise ship was disrespectful to the victims. Lives were lost in that tragedy at...
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Letters to the editor-01-31-2012
I know it isn’t fun for the Legislature having an encampment next door saying things are not all well with the world.
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Letters to the editor: 01-30-2012
First of all, Blue Cross of Idaho is a tremendous asset to our community. It employs thousands, and is a great corporate citizen.
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Letters to the editor: Occupy Boise 01-29-2012
It seems certain members of the Idaho Legislature do not want the consequences of economic inequality displayed where they cannot ignore it. And they’re willing to violate the First Amendment to do it.


