Dialogue: Rainbow Gathering

In this Dialogue episode, which aired on July 19, 2001, Marcia Franklin and her guests talk about the effects of the Rainbow Family gathering on central Idaho’s Bear Valley area. More than 10,000 of the group’s members had gathered in a mountain meadow and called Idaho home for a few weeks, causing consternation about potential damage to salmon spawning habitat, as well as law enforcement issues.
Guests:
• Walt Rogers, District Ranger, Boise National Forest
• Tom Woodbury, Rainbow Family Member
• "Just Tom," Rainbow Family Member

[@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh]

everywhere that people wish to gather is miraculously considered a "sensitive area" by local and centralized leadership.

[@hackmedia7755]

they're psychopaths who keep thinking they own and control everything.

[@jimmyd2855]

Everyone that wants to gather in groups in the United States should be allowed to Go anywhere they want without fear of the law

[@discorp6443]

When this video was made, they had JUST begun cleanup. There would have been a lot of mess, it's true. If they had waited a year, they wouldn't have been able to find where we were. This video is saying "oh they didn't clean up!" before they were even done getting all the blissninnies out ffs.

[@gregrhodes2171]

I saw them in Costa Rica and they seemed good to me. It was towards the end and everyone was good. They are not perfect but are much more positive than the general population. There were no hard drugs there as far as I know. Lets discuss the enviromental impact of Tampa, FL instead of criticizing a group of idealistic people who are putting all their energy into building a better society. We're over-analyzing a group of people who are operating on spiritual principles. I just hope they can keep coming together. This makes me want to rejoin them. Its about social control and not the enviroment.

[@hamilton9651]

You can't build a better society with the gospel message. Any attempt to do do will end in failure! Just as the hippies of the 1960s failed to implement their idealistic values these Rainbow people will experience the same results.

[@elconejito99]

Nah!!! The ppl who gather leave a trail of destruction, they dont care except act out their hedonistic "spiritual practice" They are a sorry exuse of people that need to reconsider their actions

[@beawinna9878]

I went to the Idaho gathering in the 80s. The trail in was strenuous enough to keep the drunks in the parking lot. The kitchens and bathroom facilities were well organized. Wavy Gravy was there exhorting folks to clean after themselves and organized the cleanup after. I had a wonderful time there

[@trurootboutique3013]

Harry Hugs! Just got a spirit visit this day from this soul whos passed...

[@native1498]

U mean u watched a video?

[@childrenoftheabzu]

This was my 3rd national and the most beautiful gathering Ive been to to this day. They handcuffed this one kid by a six up on a giddy up and he was circled and ohmed till the kid got away. Sadly things are not the same since it became more known through the internet and A LOT of normies started to come and exasperated the drainbow problem. You dont go to a gathering, you go so there is a gathering if you know what i mean. The kitchens arent there to serve you, they share with you and you need to put in work.

[@Madmatt18]

im in cali rn, just smoked 2 doobs to my dome and this is fantastic news/human interest piece and was wonderfully reported on. but id expect nothing less from pbs best news and shows on tv since 90s.. idk about 80s i wasnt born yet

[@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh]

if cows can poop all over the ground, humans are equally capable of pooping into holes and trenches....why haul in porta potties to then be processed by municipal plants when the fertilizer can be of real benefit to the land when treated appropriately.

[@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh]

I didn't hear of anyone mentioning the 1st amendment right to assemble.. a biological OPINION isn't superior to the constitution. Permission is not required to exercise a RIGHT.

[@georgeclinton3657]

"they make too much garbage" -people who make even more garbage

[@georgeclinton3657]

"they didn't leave it like they found it" -people from LA

[@childrenoftheabzu]

The other thing about this gathering was the salmon issue but the only people in the creek was the six up

[@GEYSERFILMS2024]

Harry Hugs is a person who used a shovel and almost beat to death 2 people at a rainbow gathering. They were life flighted by air and lived. Harry then served time in a California prison. That he is the face represented here is unfortunate. Rainbow Gatherings are a real mixed bag.

[@johnoleksy8175]

Congress shall make no law that infringes the peoples right to gather

[@jungleforeva]

Harry hugs sounds like the game my older neighbor played with me when I was little.

[@traditionalgirl5585]

A rainbow left from chemical spraying of our skies... duh

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

The permit is called the CONSTITUTION!!!!!

[@childrenoftheabzu]

HAHAHA did this guy really suggest locking people up in mass behind chain length fence. America = freedom as long as they are like me

[@dryaddyad7757]

Did that guy touch his thing to thing?, was he holding his thing over the thing? 😥

[@birdog45]

The gov acting like they care about the environment is hilarious

[@tonermitchell7705]

The Rainbows acting like they care is tragic.

[@jewelwaters464]

@@tonermitchell7705 Many Rainbows 🏳️‍🌈 do care. That is why they go to the Gatherings. Getting there is not for the faint of Heart💜 You need to have a bold spirit to go. Its stepping out of your normal comfort zones. It's similar to a vision quest. Much is learned, healed & experienced. Please don't criticize & judge things that you haven't experienced first hand. Open your heart & grow stronger in caring for other people & the earth. Learn to give back & to share. We all need each other way more than we have ever realized. 💙🌹🌎🏳️‍🌈🎶👑💃🌠☀️🌲💜

[@threeshocks5769]

@@jewelwaters464 Well said. The world is like a mirror it, reflects as much as you project! The darkness will always flea from the light!

[@monkshavano3613]

@@jewelwaters464 this 2022 gathering is a healing of us all

[@monkshavano3613]

See you in Colorado love you

[@destinyrichens1640]

I feel that corruption with the beef industry holds a bias with the money BML receives for grazing gives to the forest service money talks situation. it overrides our rights as Americans.

[@stevenevangelist5221]

Pretty sure blocking salmon swimming is against the law.

[@victoriablicharski8308]

i went to one an wanted to bath in bleach by the time i left

[@victoriablicharski8308]

15000 shitting on the ground

[@stevenevangelist5221]

Shoplifting, no money, no gas? wtf

[@samuelcantley5500]

Prove what you say

[@stevenevangelist5221]

What part of the law do you not understand? Over 75 people gathering. Black and white paper.

[@samuelcantley5500]

What is wrong with the people to seek God's face what are we doing wrong when we speaking God's face peace across this man for God to heal this land why doesn't the government want us to have these gatherings the guy called us to come together but God called for us to come together and seek his face we don't leave trash behind kill nobody we are loving piece what's wrong with the love and peace somebody answer that for me from the government evil organized crime and justice

[@mr-mizu]

LOL That is the most incoherent run-on sentence I ever read.

[@stevenevangelist5221]

Thank you sheriff. Excellent job. LOL.

[@stevenevangelist5221]

Meth, LSD, heroine, marijuana?

[@Frank-km7bt]

To be honest & fair... how much of that would you find if you rounded up 10-20k people in the community where you live? Or in just about any town or city?

[@shopersecret5245]

Cows are part of the industrial complex.

[@tesslamay31]

The rainbow gatherings are always a horrible mess

[@Gibbinifuggs]

Babylon is a horrible mess, atleast they in the woods. You butthurt.

[@jewelwaters464]

@@Gibbinifuggs I would much rather be at a Rainbow Gathering 🏳️‍🌈 then in Babylon anyday! The world is disconnected Spiritually & Emotionally. At a Gathering people feel a deep connection with other human beings & the Earth. If you need True Healing then just GO to a Gathering! Spend time in the Wilderness. 🌄🌲🏞 While keeping safety measures, be prepared & be respectful. Learn what is needed to support the Gatherings & Help Out wherever needed. The Rainbow Gatherings are Truly Inspiring & Heartfelt. 🌹🌹🌹 Full of Laughter, 😹Dancing,💃🕺Music,🥁🎸🎶 Magic, 🔮🌹🌠 & Amazing Food! 🥙🥖🥞🥝 Need I say anymore? The Gatherings are filled with Love 💙🌎💙 & are Amazing & Miraculous! 💜💙💙💜💜🙏🌠🌹👑🌈🌸🎶💜🙏🌠🌹👑🌈🌸🎶💜🙏🌠🌹👑🌈🌸

[@galapagoensis]

Is that so? I was interested in going, is it fairly safe? I mean crime wise.. how do people go about subsisting ??

[@leebates4075]

@@galapagoensis Idk what that person is referring to when he says "horrible mess", it is awfully vague. From my experience at gatherings people are usually always welcoming and loving. I've been to many and have made quite a few lasting relationships. You can learn a lot about yourself and others there. Expectation is something that can ruin your experience no matter where you go or who you're with though. A lot to food is supplied and no money is exchanged but if you go you should plan on being self sufficient but most likely your needs will be met if you are in need of something. Lovin' you🙏💜☺️

[@Frank-km7bt]

@@galapagoensis For decades now I've been curious to experience this odd phenomenon called a rainbow gathering and I finally went to one about a year ago. It was a strange, fun, and unique experience - and I prob wont do it again, but everyone was super-friendly and it never felt unsafe. One bit of advice though,... don't accept any candy from strangers. And bring your own food & drink.