Group rallies in support of chapel owners

COEUR d’ALENE — A peaceful rally had a few intense moments Friday afternoon in front of Coeur d’Alene City Hall.

Perturbed passersby exchanged words with a small group of same-sex-marriage opponents who spent several hours sharing their opinions vocally while holding signs and flags.

Zach Mahaney, of Coeur d’Alene, said he decided to confront the people rallying after reading a shirt worn by one of the men. The words promoted violence against gay men, suggesting they should be put to death.

“I’m not the type of person to yell or get angry but that stuff bugs me. It really bugs me,” Mahaney said. “I don’t understand.”

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