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Comment on Pocatello unveils new LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance by Sierra G

Sierra G — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:03:13 +0000

The church has been against red heads, left-handers, the sick, mentally disabled, random ethnicities, women, and anything else that makes a closed minded white, middle-aged, man feel uncomfortable. Just like all those issues, sexual orientation and gender identity will prevail. People like this Jacki Pick will go down in history as being a closed minded opponent of humanity at its finest. When she goes and meets her maker, He will welcome her, just like all believers in Christ (Gay, Straight, Cisgender, or Transgender) because that is what he does. When people can finally read the Bible and understand that Jesus loves everyone as long as they love Him, regardless of how they were born, their hearts will soften and finally understand. Until then, it will be a constant battle for individual rights.
My religion says it is alright to own slaves and keep us women in their place, maybe Pocatello should add those exceptions into their laws as well.
Mayor Bad had lost all of my respect and I am excited to see Mayor Chase reelected.
It really was a Bad decision, Pocatello.

Comment on A Hate Crime? Pocatello attack victims speak out by Deanna Christensen

Deanna Christensen — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:48:19 +0000

I feel the same!! I know it makes no sense what race or sexual orientation any person IS there is NO excuse to hurt your fellow man or women because of your own belief that someone is Different than you!!
In lifstyle or color.
I have lived in Pocatello for forty plus years and have just recently gone thru this type of discrimanation. …..and still have no answers WHY?!
HATE IS HATE AND it is No excuse for bad behavior!
What does this kind of act teach OUR CHILDREN?

Comment on Bullied Teen’s Father Walking through Idaho to make a Change by Muriel Roberts

Muriel Roberts — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:05:44 +0000

James, thanks for this story. I hope we in Pocatello can help Joe Bell on his way. Good to have The Idaho Agenda sending out stories!

Comment on Breaking: Two attacked near gay bar in Pocatello by Robert Fredericksen

Robert Fredericksen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:07:29 +0000

Thanks, I have recently been seeking for details about this subject for ages and yours is the best I have found so far.

Comment on Showdown at the Supreme Court Day 1: The Prop 8 Arguments by Showdown at the Supreme Court Day 2: DOMA | The Idaho Agenda

Showdown at the Supreme Court Day 2: DOMA | The Idaho Agenda — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:50:57 +0000

[...] was back to court for same-gender marriage this morning. While yesterday’s Prop 8 arguments focused on the rights of those who want to be married, the DOMA challenge is more concerned [...]

Comment on Watch: Olson, Boies and the Prop. 8 Plaintiffs hold post-argument Press Conference by Muriel Roberts

Muriel Roberts — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:09:12 +0000

Thanks, James, for giving us the link to hear and see what the lawyers and plaintiffs had to say today. I feel hopeful.

Comment on Showdown at the Supreme Court Day 1: The Prop 8 Arguments by Watch: Olson, Boies and the Prop. 8 Plaintiffs hold post-argument Press Conference | The Idaho Agenda

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:58:42 +0000

[...] ← Showdown at the Supreme Court Day 1: The Prop 8 Arguments [...]

Comment on Moscow’s Anti-discrimination Ordinance sent back for Revisions by Moscow Advances Anti-Discrimination Ordinance | The Idaho Agenda

Moscow Advances Anti-Discrimination Ordinance | The Idaho Agenda — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:11:19 +0000

[...] the same committee that sent the ordinance back last month for what Moscow City Councilman Tom Lamar described as “review and input.” According to Jim Huggins, head of GetEQUAL Idaho, the council is expected to take the [...]

Comment on Committee Chair: No Vote for Idaho’s “Add the Words” Bill by billie

billie — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:51:38 +0000

add gender

Comment on Few lawmakers turn out for Idaho Human Rights discussion by Committee Chair: No Vote for Idaho’s “Add the Words” Bill | The Idaho Agenda

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:52:31 +0000

[...] month, state lawmakers were invited to attend a panel discussion to learn more about the bill. However, no Republicans and very few Democrats turned out for the lunch time [...]