Letters to the Editor

American “Exceptionalism”? As a nation of laws, just what is it that makes America unique or special in the world? One thing and one thing only, I believe! America’s specialty stems from our being, to date, the singular nation in all of earth to … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor August 6, 2020

Professor William Jacobson of Cornell Law School wrote several blogs criticizing BLM. His subject was the mantra "hands up, don’t shoot", which is based on a falsehood created during the Michael Brown shooting. Mr. Brown was not a victim. He … [Read more...] about Liberal bullying

Regarding Ted Sellitti’s letter last week, what a lame presentation of words. It appears to me you are a bitter individual with personal "issues." Calling people names such as racists and stupid is juvenile and bereft of any intellectual content. … [Read more...] about Quit taking up space

This letter is a tribute to Ben Jorgensen, the former editor of The Clearwater Progress, who gave over 20 years of his life to improving and molding our local newspaper until it became the outstanding media-work that it was. In letting Ben go, the … [Read more...] about Paper will suffer after dismissing Ben Jorgensen

As a parent of two successful children who attended Idaho schools, I recognize the value of a good education. Skilled workers help attract business to the state, ensuring a strong economy and good paying jobs. Education opens doors for our children, … [Read more...] about Support public education

If the word "racist" were used only when something racial was done or said, a person could/would hopefully make note, apologize, and make an effort to do and be better to their fellow man. The comment about Ms. Obama was not necessary NOR was the … [Read more...] about Disagreeing doesn’t mean stupid

You have demonstrated a cowardly streak in your character that is unfit for an Idaho governor. You have disregarded the foundational rights Americans were given by their Creator, and you have shamed your name and family. The best service you can … [Read more...] about Governor Little, please resign

First of all, I would like to thank Michael Jones and Mary Ann Blees for their dedication to their country, and the love they have for this country. It is absolutely a disgrace to the black race for the Democratic Party, George Soros and Black Lives … [Read more...] about Racism in America

To everyone in the community who is wondering about the approaching deadline for signing the petition to Recall Governor Little, the answer is Aug. 4 (preferably before). The very last day for all of our awesome signature gatherers to hand their … [Read more...] about Aug. 4 deadline to sign recall petition

This is in response to a letter that appeared in the 7-9-20 edition. In that letter Keith Borgelt responded to a previous letter that I was unable to locate. In his letter K. Borgelt began by being gracious and kind to the author of the previous … [Read more...] about Do your research on the Sabbath