June 24, 2023
The most recent American to be featured in the IFF’s ‘Pride in America’ series is Idaho’s own Randy Weaver. Author Niklas Kleinworth describes the Weaver family’s hopes for an “independent, honest, and free” lifestyle at their haven in the mountains of North Idaho (better known as Ruby Ridge), then summarizes the conflict with the federal government that destroyed their dream. He concludes, “For Idahoans, the Weaver family serves as both an inspiration and a warning. They inspire us to seek a life grounded in values — built on faith, free of government overreach and our modern dystopian society. Yet they serve as a warning of the cost of allowing the government to get too large, crushing liberty, the Idaho way, and anything else in its path.”
The ‘Pride in America’ series is the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s month-long celebration of individuals “who ha[ve] demonstrated and defended American values.” Since June 1, the series has recognized people as diverse as explorer Davy Crockett, entrepreneur Elon Musk, saleswoman Nancy Green, and athlete Riley Gaines.
The full article may be read on the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s website, here.
