“I have deep respect and appreciation for the Bible as religious doctrine as well as a piece of historic literature. However, allowing S1342 to become law is in direct contravention to the Idaho Constitution” -- Gov. Butch Otter, in his veto message of a bill that would allow the Bible in Idaho schools.
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.