Opinion
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Honoring those behind Idaho's historic election
The Nov. 5 general election was a historic milestone for Idaho. With over 900,000 ballots cast, we achieved the hi…
'Dangerous' places like library needed, deserve support
This past week It came to my attention thot the Bonners Ferry Library, its board of trustees and its director have been the focus of protests and threats, culminating in the resignation of the director.
Debate is parental rights issue, not library books
Please, let us be honest about the Boundary County Library director resigning … it was not about "extremists" or books. It was about how her management of the institution highly elevated the risk of adverse claims …
Bertling represents community's traditional values
It was like Christmas in August to see that Tim Bertling is running a “write-in” campaign as county commissioner.
Halt false conservatives' fictional narrative with vote for Bertling
The hometown that I’ve returned to is nearing a tipping point. Yes, I’m fed up with Biden, inflation, and cancel culture but I’m equally concerned that many in our community have fallen into a trap set by fraudulen…
Fioravanti: A few points of clarity
I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight in regards to your article published in the Bonners Ferry Herald (Aug. 25, 2022).
Why is Bertling running as a write-in?
I wonder why Tim Bertling is running as a write-in candidate for county commissioner in the November general election.
We must stand up against attacks on libraries
It is essential we send a strong message that those who attack our libraries and promote censorship are free to practice their religion. However, they are not free to violate our Constitution or our laws.
Aug. 30 bond election is all about the kids
Our community has the opportunity to vote for our future on Aug. 30.
If this was about book bans, wouldn’t the Boundary County Library need to have the books?
This cannot be stressed strongly enough … there are no sexually explicit materials in the children’s area of the library. There is no pornography in the library.
Debated materials developmentally inappropriate for children, teens
Parents are justifiably concerned about materials that are making their way into Idaho libraries and schools. Many of these materials deal with sexually graphic content that is developmentally inappropriate for min…
Rights come from God, not the Constitution
The argument was made in last week's paper that our rights come from the Constitution and we can do or say anything we want. Wrong. Our rights do not come from the Constitution. Our Declaration of Independence says…
A few things to think about on 'improved' campsites
This may all turn out OK, with everyone living happily ever. But before you let Owen Benjamin’s Ursa Rio “improved” campsites (his lawyer’s words) proceed without a permit, consider the following information provid…
Sign petition and protect our children
Do you want your children and grandchildren to be exposed to pornography, sexual deviancy or transgender content in books at our Boundary County Library.
C6-Zero: We seek to be good neighbor
A recent letter to the editor (“Stop the refinery, save the Kootenai River,” Aug 11) is filled with fabrications and misinformation. Allow C6-Zero to correct the record from the top down.
Library board supposed to support majority
Those of us in this community who are in support of the recall of the library board do this, not with hate in our heart but love for the children of this community.