I guess I need to pay more attention to the craziness of our Idaho Legislature and signed into Law by our Governor. Yes, Idaho has again distinguished itself by enacting one of strictest bathroom laws in the United States. Indeed, it is a crime to use any public and private bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that do not align with an individuals sex assigned at birth. I learned about this at the golf course, my cart mate and I needed a biological break and each of us took a separate bathroom on the fourth hole. We are very careful to not leave any trace in the women’s room that it was the scene of a stand up crime—you know lid down and that thoughtful behavior we learned early in life. As I exited, I was told that I was subject to the penalty for first offense, a misdemeanor- punishable by up to a year in Jail. Second offense, up to five years in prison. I was told there was also a potential large dollar fine involved.
What a dilemma, so many of the golfer’s just find a convenient and often hidden spot on the course to relieve themselves. From a legal perspective, this now makes the most sense as public urination is most typically a misdemeanor, fines in Hailey are up to $300 and could range up to $1000, there is potential jail time, 90 days to 6 months. On line, one tipster suggested, the offense could be plead down to Disturbing the “Pee-ce”.
In another totally useless expense of our tax payer funds, Idaho in-acted in April of this year a law banning Pride Flags on government property. That will cost the culprit(s) $2000 in daily fines per flag. To Boise’s credit, because this law makes no sense, they removed their flag but replaced it with rainbow-colored pole wraps and rainbow door stickers.
Apparently, our Legislature does not like the Sly and Family Stone epic song “Everyday People”. The idea that “I am no better and neither are you, we are the same, whatever we do” is frightening to many as is the love it would take to accept that “different strokes for different folks” should be the law of the land.
But the non sense is all around us. My own golf club has posted signs that are reminiscent of the l972 Snoopy Come Home movie. Snoopy and Woodstock are the subject of repeated discrimination. They are not given access to any public buildings, beaches, libraries, buses, trains or hospitals. Snoopy and his friend march into each location and are thrown out with a booming Voice saying “NO DOGS ALLOWED!!!” The message is clear that there is a prejudice and no concern for the dignity of Snoopy or Woodstock. “You’re not our crowd, obey the signs, and the boundary lines.”
I have been walking MMMa, my nearly 15 year old Border collie, blue healer creature on the golf course since she was a puppy. We pick up after her and the only thing she chases are those damn Geese. The fifteen years before MMMa my walking companion was Bailey, a black cocker spaniel. I would not put my dog at risk when the golfers are on the course or in harms way with the ground’s crew. I played golf this week and there was a herd of deer on the fourth hole 12 of them. They really do leave a mark on the course, especially the greens. The geese and their poop are everywhere on our course, we now have many turkey’s (beside some of the members), and in the winter we have a hungry herd of elk who invade the course. I feel there should be a sign for each of them and maybe separate rest rooms.
I can’t let a week go by without mentioning Trumpleshitstain and his threats of genocide on Iran. I hear he wants to get to heaven, since we can bet on anything in today’s world, what do you think are the odd’s?? I got a message from a friend this week that contested the TACO moniker and says it should be TOFU—Trump only F’s Up. The Orange Wanker deserves to be Impeached but we could settle for the 25th Amendment.
Perhaps the oil related prices will slow down Global warming, “based on 2026 date, the first quarter was exceptionally warm, particularly in the contiguous U. S. Which recorded the hottest March in 132 years. Rain would be a good thing this spring. Mike