{"id":23,"date":"2026-04-20T01:07:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wirthink.org\/?p=23"},"modified":"2026-04-20T01:10:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:10:06","slug":"banos-and-banners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wirthink.org\/?p=23","title":{"rendered":"BANOS AND BANNERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I live in Oregon but watch local news and weather on Boise, Idaho, television broadcasts.&nbsp; The 2026 Idaho legislature sessions were quite amusing.&nbsp; Idaho is facing a significant income deficit due to previous miscalculations and the Trump Big Beautiful Bill.&nbsp; While the fiscal problems were addressed, they took a back seat to efforts to punish anyone who identifies with or supports the LBGT+ community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The flag bill specifically outlawed the Pride flag that has flown in front of Boise City Hall even though the city had recognized it as an \u201cofficial\u201d flag.&nbsp; It seems that recognition of anything associated with LBGT+ offends many of the Christian Nationalists in the legislature since the Basque flag, among others, is welcome.&nbsp; Shame on Boise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bathroom bill is even more hilarious.&nbsp; Ostensibly, it is intended to protect girls and women but looks like a cure searching for a problem.&nbsp; Requiring businesses to ensure that no \u201ctrans\u201d person uses a women\u2019s restroom will be nearly impossible but necessary because of potential lawsuits.&nbsp; I expect that there will be many \u201cNo Public Restroom\u201d signs appearing at Idaho businesses or help wanted signs recruiting P**ker Checkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Little touts Idaho as the least regulated state.&nbsp; This may be true for building contractors and anyone who elects prayer over accepted medical attention for diseases and accidents often resulting in death, disfigurement and\/or disability.&nbsp; Teachers, counselors, librarians, medical professionals and anyone dealing with abortion or LBGT+ must endure onerous restriction and scrutiny plus the ever-present possibility of civil lawsuits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I live in Oregon but watch local news and weather on Boise, Idaho, television broadcasts.&nbsp; 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