In Idaho’s early days, disputes were settled by knives, guns and fists. It took a few zealous advocates to ensure that the rule of law prevailed over vigilantism in the 1800s; and it takes the same dogged commitment to ensure justice in our time. Two sensational Idaho murder cases 100 years apart remind us about the enduring power of truth, justice and fact-finding.

• Retrial of a Gunslinger, Grades 3-5
• Idaho Vigilantism and the Rule of Law, Grades 9-12

Civil Discourse in Idaho