Boise, Master of Workarounds

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The flag feud in the Gem State continues.

In a bid to stifle expressions of queerdom last year, the Idaho state legislature passed a law banning cities from flying flags not on the sanctioned list. To sidestep that, the city of Boise then adopted the Pride flag as an official city flag.

This year the state responded by imposing fines of $2,000 per day for any naughty flags. The governor signed that bill into law on March 31, and that day Boise's Pride flag came down.

But the city said, "Hold my (craft) beer."

Rainbow colors now wrap flagpoles. Boise City Hall is illuminated in rainbow accent lighting, and features a rainbow-stripe sign that reads "Creating a city for everyone."

Well-played, Boise. So, is it a stalemate? Or will the Idaho legislature try to outlaw rainbows? Stay tuned for the next episode of "As the Flag Flaps."