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OPINION: Rejecting racism and the status quo

by JACK T. RIGGS, M.D./Guest Opinion
| March 29, 2024 1:00 AM

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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