N. Idaho has been white supremacist safe zone for 50 years, at least. When i moved here, i didnt know the extent. It had gone underground, wasnt visible. Maybe its coincidence? The rise of Trump has coincided with the militia boys coming out of the woods. Making their presence known.
Theres been a couple pride events in cda the past 5 ish years that turned into armed "citizens" showing up in numbers. Overwhelming the pride marchers.
Frankly- im just done with it all. I stay away from community events. Planned public gatherings.
I miss Alaska. Nobody cared, nobody showed up.
Everybody seemed to have better things to do than march down a street in costume promoting their cause or proclaiming their sexuality.
Whats the point of these marches anyway? Nobodys mind is changed. Like the naked bike ride in portland... Seriously, grow the fk up. The "look at me" crowd. Pathetic. Self aggrandizing public display used to be considered very poor behavior. Now, via social media. Its the norm.
While i was in AK, ya'll in the 48 got wierd.
I worked hard as a parent- to raise my children to be non racist. Accepting of diversity. I once believed, in my lifetime, i would see racism flee underground forever. The coexist bumper stickers of the 70's would become the reality of the 21st century. It certainly did not happen. America now is more divisive than ive ever witnessed.
What can ya do? Hell, even my preacher spews hate from the pulpit. Its a sad reality. Haters are everywhere, and haters are gonna hate.
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