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That poll has already flipped to 57% yes.

How awful for Councilman Johnston to live with that fear. He should get a security detail to make sure nothing bad happens to Pocatello's economy.
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Pocatello has 58,000 residents. It is more accurately described as a small city.
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All together now: "I was born in a trunk...at the Princess Theater..."
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@3 - I went to Pocatello once (I even performed on stage there), but I could not find the Princess Theater. I was very disappointed.
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I am disappointed now, too, @4. I hope you gave it your all regardless!
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@5 - Yeah, it was some new theater affiliated with the University of Idaho or something. I guess it was okay.
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@6: the University of Idaho is in Moscow. Idaho State University is in Pocatello.

And yeah, Pocatello is not really a small town. That term is best used for actual small towns, like 5000 people or fewer. Of which there are many in Idaho.
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Poll has flipped to 67% in favor of non-discrimination.

Pocatello is a college-town, which tend to be more liberal, than not.
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@7 - Whoops. No offense intended to the fine people of Idaho. It's been years since I was there, and I couldn't be bothered to look it up. I like to cover my bases with "or something", you might have noticed.
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So victimized, these City decision makers! VICTIMIZED, I TELL YOU!
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I predict at least one anti-ordinance speaker at the hearing will exclaim "It's Pocatello, not Pokeafellow!"
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The business community doesn't want to be hampered by a hostile work place. I don't blame them. Bring some diversity to Pocatello. It's a strength, not a weakness. Cities all over the country have passed these laws with great success.
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Now 77.8% in favor.

Vote!: http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/lo…
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@12: Now that's comedy gold.
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@12: haha

'God made Pocatello, not Pocatello and Steve.'
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Umm... business people threaten electeds ALL THE TIME with "if you do xyz, businesses will leave..." This councilman has a peculiar sensitivity to the LGBT police.
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To commenters taking issue with "small town": I'm sorry. I've been to Pocatello, too, and it felt like a small town to me. No disrespect intended! Seriously.
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Right, population is 50,000, metro area 90,000; it's the county seat and home to Idaho State University. Likeable town, actually.

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