Malicious Compliance? Boise, Idaho, Finds Clever Way Around Pride Flag Issue

The LGBTQ+ Pride Flag situation in Boise, Idaho, has caught the attention of the White House and has been an ongoing controversy for at least a year. Why it is a controversy, or even an issue, depends on who you ask, since there are a variety of reasons you could support or be against the flying of non-official flags at government buildings.

Maybe you have religious reasons to care, personal feelings, or you’re wondering who is paying for them. The reasons are valid, but Boise isn’t backing down. In fact, they are taking it to a whole new level, and honestly, I have to give them credit for the creativity.

Like It Or Not, You Have To Recognize The Creative Pride Flag Workaround In Boise

After the mayor of Boise, Lauren McLean, was forced to remove the colorful flag from the city hall due to the passing of House Bill 561, there has been a time of what some are calling ‘malicious compliance’. Since they can’t fly the flag, they came up with other ways to show Pride support, using stickers, window decorations, and colorful lighting to get around the new law.

But the recent move was brazen and brilliant. The normally silver flag poles at Boise City Hall are now wrapped in a rainbow of colors. The wraps showcase the Pride colors, and if you hated the flag being flown, this is so much worse.

I don’t live in Boise; I’m down in Twin Falls, so for me, the only question I have is where the money is coming from for the decorations? Is there a Boise slush fund for buying things out of spite or to prove a point, and do the residents in Boise care if it’s their tax dollars buying these things?

McLean seems focused on showcasing her Pride support while claiming it isn’t political or ideological.

Do you care what flags fly at government buildings, or if there are stickers and crosswalks painted to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community?