Racism in the Panhandle of Idaho | Not in Our Town

Racism in the Panhandle of Idaho

Submitted by rebeccay on April 6, 2010 - 9:05am
Near Coeur d'alene Idaho 83861 ID
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Near Coeur d'alene Idaho 83861 ID
United States
47° 13' 25.4316" N, 116° 33' 44.0748" W
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Idaho US

I was told by my insurance girl, that she was surprised I hadn't been shot at wearing the Obama button I had on... That was during the campaign. Now things have gotten so bad, that I am afraid that if I wore the Obama button, I might be subject to threats and/or violence.  I speak up for equality and non-hate for all every chance I get and I always have.  We have to speak up against hate and racism. It has to be stopped.

Here's how I'm taking action against hate: 
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 19, 2011 - 8:42am

She is correct...you will eventually experience racism in Northen Idaho. It is VERY common to hear someone yelling racial obsenities...usually while wearing a sidearm.