The University of Idaho Argonaut

Dissing dog fighting efforts 
Apparently Ms. Judith Brown is holding a grudge against the Idaho dog fighting bill passed into law last spring after seven years of public and private efforts. She claims it was a waste of taxpayer money and Rep. Tom Trail’s time. If the thousands of grateful people across the state are any indication, nothing could be further from the truth. Idaho was nearly the last state in the union to adopt such a law. There may not be much blatant dog fighting in Latah County, but I can personally assure you there have been numerous cases of animal abuse and torture. Take a trip outside Moscow, Ms. Brown — talk to any of the small-town vets or humane societies across the state, and you’ll see dog fighting was just the tip of the iceberg.
I have nothing but praise for Rep. Trail’s perseverance in supporting legislation to modernize Idaho’s outdated animal cruelty laws. Beyond the associated crime, violence, drugs and gambling — animal abuse and torture are cries for help demanding intervention, counseling and education.
There is still much work to be done. Please continue to support Rep. Trail’s efforts to bring Idaho’s animal cruelty laws into the 21st century.

Hate is never appropriate
Across Christian traditions we run the gamut of perspectives related to sexuality and sexual orientation — but this we agree on: hate, harassment and violence are never appropriate. At the Campus Christian Center we are part of that ongoing conversation and don’t always agree with one another. As a University of Idaho Safe Zone it is important to us that conversations happen with respect and support for all people — and we must not be complicit when disrespect or harassment occurs.
To Kory and others whose stories are kept silent — please know that you have allies at the Campus Christian Center.