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Anti-abortion resolution to lower flags passes Idaho House

Published January 26, 2022 2:23 PM

By REBECCA BOONE
Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The full Idaho House has adopted an anti-abortion resolution encouraging people to fly flags at half-staff one day a year in recognition of abortions performed since the medical procedure became legal nearly 50 years ago. Critics of the resolution said it disrespected the American flag by turning it into a billboard for a divisive issue. The resolution from Rep. Barbara Ehardt, a Republican from Idaho Falls, designates Jan. 22 as the “Day of Tears,” suggesting that Idaho residents should lower flags to half-staff to mourn aborted embryos and fetuses. It was adopted Wednesday on a 48-20 vote.

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