Comments on: Racial Discrimination in Star, Idaho

By: Whitney

Whitney — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:08:00 +0000

I had a terrible experience with the bartender in Star this weekend. I have never in my life been so insulted by somone I know nor a stranger. I was appauled. I wonder if it was the same lady. I feel like reporting them to the BBB. That is very sad and I hate to see people like this give ID such a bad rep.

By: Julie Fanselow

Julie Fanselow — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:15:10 +0000

A friend told me about this post. Saundra, you are to be commended for publicizing this. I hope some area media take notice, too. This sort of thing flat out shouldn’t be happening in 2008, period.

Although I live here in Idaho, I work for a national nonprofit, Everyday Democracy, which helps communities address issues that need attention. We’ve helped Kuna with its growth issues and many North Idaho communities address poverty, but our specialty is helping communities of all kinds talk about race relations and take action to achieve true racial equity.

It sounds like Star – and perhaps other idaho communities as well – could benefit from some conversations and action around this topic. Click my name for more information.

By: Phil Carroll

Phil Carroll — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:54:15 +0000

Some one needs to identify the bar understanding the legal ramifications without a source, so that the owner can be sanctioned.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:26:27 +0000

I find it equally sad that his “friends” stayed inside in the warm bar to enjoy thier drinks, while he was sent outside to the freezing cold. They should have left, informed the bar why they would not be back, and asked the bar owners to address the community with their reasoning behind this event. If they indeed refused service due to race, the community of Star should ask some questions.