Protesting at funerals.

Sheryl · 02-02-2006, 06:46 PM

Rev. Phelps and others have been protesting at soldier's funerals and even protested at the miner's funerals in W. VA. Interested other's opinions. Do they have a legal right to protest at such events.

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=16414

02-02-2006, 07:17 PM

I think its tasteless and insensitive and if I were a member of the family in a situation like that, I'd be tempted to shoot someone.

chonsigirl · 02-02-2006, 07:19 PM

They can protest at another time, a funeral is not the right place. Leave the family in peace.

02-02-2006, 07:22 PM

The Kansas group routinely protests U.S. soldiers' funerals across the country, carrying signs such as, "Thank God for IEDs," the improvised explosive devices used by insurgents. Members also went to West Virginia to protest at the funerals of dead coal miners last month.

The group, largely the extended family of the Rev. Fred Phelps, sees the deaths as a sign of God punishing America for tolerating gays.

Yes... all the sins of humanity rest on the heads of homosexuals. Burn 'em.

JAB · 02-02-2006, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheryl

Do they have a legal right to protest at such events.

Legal right? Yes.

Morally and compassionately though? No way in h***!

BabyRider · 02-02-2006, 07:28 PM

But the question is, "Do they have a legal right to protest at these funerals?"

I'd have to say, yes, they do. Sure, it's sick, disgusting, heartless, and rude. But legal? Yep, it is.

Sheryl · 02-02-2006, 08:29 PM

I think if the protests continue, there probaly will soon be report about protestors being attacked. The funerals they are choosing to protest at are ones steeping in raw emotions.

02-02-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheryl

I think if the protests continue, there probaly will soon be report about protestors being attacked. The funerals they are choosing to protest at are ones steeping in raw emotions.

I find the restraint shown so far quite remarkable

02-02-2006, 09:11 PM

They better not try that in my town. That is one thing that I would gladely accept punishment for, but before I'd be done with them not one would be left standing without a sign up their a$$.

I'd go freakin nuts! I'd smash heads and cars and anything I could get my hands on.

And I'd do it alone if no one would join me.

nvalleyvee · 02-02-2006, 09:49 PM

They have a legal right to express their thoughts ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I REALLY DISAGREE. Let's go back to the FAMILY................OOHHHHHHH - this is difficult for me. People work and they know the hazzards of their occupation.....their families know the hazzards ................everyone accepts it -----------but the NYC people can't.

02-02-2006, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,432	Protesting at funerals. Rev. Phelps and others have been protesting at soldier's funerals and even protested at the miner's funerals in W. VA. Interested other's opinions. Do they have a legal right to protest at such events. http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=16414 __________________ If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison Ron Paul 2008
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02-02-2006, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
SnoozeControl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Protesting at funerals. I think its tasteless and insensitive and if I were a member of the family in a situation like that, I'd be tempted to shoot someone.

02-02-2006, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 28,697	Re: Protesting at funerals. They can protest at another time, a funeral is not the right place. Leave the family in peace.
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02-02-2006, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
SnoozeControl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Protesting at funerals. The Kansas group routinely protests U.S. soldiers' funerals across the country, carrying signs such as, "Thank God for IEDs," the improvised explosive devices used by insurgents. Members also went to West Virginia to protest at the funerals of dead coal miners last month. The group, largely the extended family of the Rev. Fred Phelps, sees the deaths as a sign of God punishing America for tolerating gays. Yes... all the sins of humanity rest on the heads of homosexuals. Burn 'em.

02-02-2006, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
BabyRider Missin and LOVIN Bullet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My own private Hell Posts: 10,069	Re: Protesting at funerals. But the question is, "Do they have a legal right to protest at these funerals?" I'd have to say, yes, they do. Sure, it's sick, disgusting, heartless, and rude. But legal? Yep, it is. __________________ I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price. ~Darrel Worley~ Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN????? We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
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02-02-2006, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,432	Re: Protesting at funerals. I think if the protests continue, there probaly will soon be report about protestors being attacked. The funerals they are choosing to protest at are ones steeping in raw emotions. __________________ If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison Ron Paul 2008
Local Time: 02:23 AM Local Date: 12-04-2008

02-02-2006, 09:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Far Rider Guest Posts: n/a	They better not try that in my town. That is one thing that I would gladely accept punishment for, but before I'd be done with them not one would be left standing without a sign up their a$$. I'd go freakin nuts! I'd smash heads and cars and anything I could get my hands on. And I'd do it alone if no one would join me.

02-02-2006, 09:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
nvalleyvee Not just a sheeple Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NM Posts: 5,145	Re: Protesting at funerals. They have a legal right to express their thoughts ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I REALLY DISAGREE. Let's go back to the FAMILY................OOHHHHHHH - this is difficult for me. People work and they know the hazzards of their occupation.....their families know the hazzards ................everyone accepts it -----------but the NYC people can't. __________________ The growth of knowledge depends entirely on disagreement..........Karl R. Popper
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