When loyal dissent is proffered with authenticity it cannot be discounted simply by ignoring it. Sadly, more often than not, an ignoring status quo refuses to bend to or embrace the idea that change is the only constant. Overcoming personal fear of becoming vulnerable is the hallmark of anyone willing to speak their version of truth to power. Remain true to authenticity and no apology is necessary for taking the time to try to become part of the solution instead of part of the problem.
Silence from Hizzoner speaks volumes about what kind of a leader he sees himself to be. Have you asked him what he wants to be when he grows up?

And whereas I have been a vocal critic of the Boise Police Department in the past (at one point calling for their disbanding, and replacement by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office), I truly believe Chief Bones represents a turning point in the department’s history.

It should be noted that the Boise Guardian played a critical role in bringing myself and the Chief together to resolve this issue in a timely manner, and without the need for Federal involvement and / or attorneys.

Unfortunately; but, not surprisingly, no such overture or magnanimity has been forthcoming from Mayor David Bieter or the politicos in the Mayor’s Office, and I ain’t holding my breath either.

Vox Populi, Vox Dei!

EDITOR NOTE–In the Honolulu argument it seemed to apply to a site that invited comments. The point was that if comments are accepted on the PUBLIC owned site, the agency couldn’t edit or ban people based on critical, but legal content.

I see nothing there which would not allow an owner/operator of a “blog” to boot whomever they wish off their comment board. That in fact happens right here.

Largely I see the 14th just as irrelevant as the 1st here- both amendments are directed at large entities and certainly do not translate to counties, cities, or individual websites.

Personally, I don’t like it either. But that’s the way it is- all over the world.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

And then there is the Idaho Constitution too:
SECTION 9. FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Every person may freely speak, write and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.

Take your pick. In any case, a government organization censoring speech simply because it is critical of the organization is exactly what should not be happening in America. Not so with “the old Boise Police”. In this Facebook case, and also in their history of people videoing their actions in public.
Insert here- video of the police officer murdering an unarmed man in South Carolina, falsifying a police report, and planting evidence.

From blocking social media posts to tampering with (deleting by BPD) evidence… it’s a slippery slope when police do whatever they want.