In an editorial today, the Coeur d'Alene Press apologizes for the rude treatment allegedly received by a California tourist:

Ron Ekas of Glen Ellen, Calif., we apologize. On behalf of our community, we’re embarrassed and sorry for the rude treatment you received on a recent visit to Coeur d’Alene, when an irate driver essentially flipped you off with a sign that read, “California — Go Home!” Mr. Ekas, your letter to the editor, which we published Sunday and you were good enough to comment on via cdapress.com, drew a great many perspectives from readers on Californians coming to North Idaho. Some of the strongest worded came from locals who resent the conservative movement they’ve divined from California — the “white flight” phenomenon we’ve all read so much about. Others assume that Californians infringing on their turf represent a liberal incursion, for assorted reasons. For the second editorial in a row we have to ask: Isn’t there room here for everyone who’s willing to obey the laws of our land and exercise good citizenship? More here.

DFO: There's no way of knowing whether this incident actually happened. I know there's resentment here re: ex-Californians. But I'm amazed that someone would carry around a placard in his vehicle with which to deride California visitors. Color me skeptical.

Question: Do you have a bias against Californians or Californians who have moved here?

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