REJECT HATE: Message that's needed

The affirmative message the four individuals are looking for in their recent pro hate “opinion” piece attacking the North Idaho Rejects Hate project is called the “Love Lives Here.” The declaration on their webpage tells us they formed around the year 2019 and per their statement they are a group of local citizens and business owners who believe in love, unity, and inclusiveness. From your recent choice of words, it is my opinion they will welcome you and expect your donation.

Now please let me express my opinion. If the simple phrase North Idaho Rejects Hate hits home with you, then maybe it’s time you explore within yourself why? Is it because your “faith” tells you to hate the sin and not the sinner? Or is it because the fictitious book you live your life by tells you, no matter how kind your neighbor is, it is their sexuality that is of relevance. Our North Idaho community has had a very clear history of showing its dark and unwelcoming sides that has recently been rejuvenated by the recent influx of hateful people who moved to our state to avoid the very behavior they are so proud to display daily. It is my opinion the recent city council meetings are a great reminder why North Idaho Rejects Hate is so important considering the loudest most hateful person who attends my city councils’ meetings lives in Hayden. As MLK tells us “Returning Hate for Hate, Multiplies Hate.”

DAN KUNZ

Coeur d’Alene