OPINION: Rejecting racism and the status quo
Jack T. Riggs
As President Ronald Reagan once said, "Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in.'"
As a lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, and a Republican who has had the honor of serving in the Idaho Legislature and as Idaho Lieutenant Governor, I've witnessed firsthand the power of our party's principles in shaping a just, prosperous and inclusive society.
However, recent events and developments within Kootenai County have compelled me to speak out, not just as a former public servant, but as a concerned citizen deeply invested in the welfare of our community.
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