Letter: Have mercy on us, Sam

Sam Taylor, deputy city administrator, insists that the sidewalks need to be cleaned. I was wondering if the city can afford to show a little mercy in this area. After all, it is winter time, and when it gets down near zero it is hard to work outside. Plus, when the snowplows cover the sidewalks it often takes a pick and shovel to remove the snow./ Jim Hollingsworth , letter to the Coeur d’Alene Press editor. More here .