In Defense Of Human Rights Champ

Working tirelessly against intolerance over the past two decades and beyond, (Tony) Stewart, pictured, has become the face of social justice in North Idaho. For 17 years he’s organized popular annual human rights banquets with various themes and speakers but one common denominator: Driving home the message that all people deserve to be treated the same. And in Stewart’s world, “same” means with respect, with dignity, with human compassion. Gentle as can be, this former tennis coach and college instructor may be soft-spoken, but there’s steel in his spine. One of the things that makes Stewart so effective in his campaign for human rights is his courage. Just watch. In the comments section of this editorial on cdapress.com , derogatory, anonymous remarks will most assuredly be leveled against him/ Mike Patrick , Coeur d’Alene Press Editorial Board. More here . (SR file photo)