Westboro Baptist Church is thwarted!
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So I remember people who protested against President Bush were placed in Free Speech zones on the other side of a county, why can't they do that with WBC fanatics? That way, the rule wasn't completely useless.
I don't see how they thwarted them? Everything except for the asskickin' just seems like a patch of bad luck. Poor protesters, I guess they'll just have to wait for anther soldier to die for them and then spit on his casket.
Glad they were stopped from coming to Britain, would have gone and counter protest the hell out of them.
The article said how they parked behind all of the cars with a Kansas liscence plate right? That probably also screwed over a bunch of people who weren't from the church... just a comment.
Fantastic, except for the guy they beat up, I don't think that was really necessary. Not that I feel particularly sorry for him as I doubt he has any permanent injuries.
I have to ask though. I see people all the time shouting "First Amendment!" in defense of WBC (even though most don't sympathize with the fucks). Doesn't protesting a funeral constitute as harassment?
I have to ask though. I see people all the time shouting "First Amendment!" in defense of WBC (even though most don't sympathize with the fucks). Doesn't protesting a funeral constitute as harassment?
I mean I could turn this into a post about perhaps they should be allowed to voice themselves in whatever way they want because of the freedom of speech america prides itself on irrespective of the fact that the stuff they preach being offensive or upsetting for people
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I could say what I actually feel and Say nice one Rankin
Nice one
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I could say what I actually feel and Say nice one Rankin
Nice one
Sometimes these assholes need to be taken down a peg or two. Allowing them to run rampant and disgrace and dishonor, a ceremony for anyone after they've died is a crime that if the police can't handle. Others will...
Man, reading all this "well first amendment they have the right to say it yadda yadda" makes me glad to be canadian.
You have the right to say whatever you want.. AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT INFRINGE UPON THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS. Basically, their right to live a happy life (I can't remember the exact wording, but that's what it amounts to). Hate Speech like that violates that right, therefore, it's not allowed.
United States constitution needs to be updated so it can exclude hate speech :/
You have the right to say whatever you want.. AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT INFRINGE UPON THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS. Basically, their right to live a happy life (I can't remember the exact wording, but that's what it amounts to). Hate Speech like that violates that right, therefore, it's not allowed.
United States constitution needs to be updated so it can exclude hate speech :/
I like that this whole town pulled together to thwart WBC.
That being said, I wish they'd used the counter-protest measures displayed by others standing against the Phelps family in the past. For example, the veterans on motorcycles drowning them out and blocking their view with American flags. Or the friends of Matthew Shepherd who surrounded the Phelps crew with huge white angel wings and sang over the shouting.
There are better ways to shut up these horrible people than to beat them up (and if you knew me, you'd know that's unusual for me to say; I prefer the direct method). Ways that don't let them unleash their swarms of lawyers on those who just want some peace to mourn their dead.
That being said, I wish they'd used the counter-protest measures displayed by others standing against the Phelps family in the past. For example, the veterans on motorcycles drowning them out and blocking their view with American flags. Or the friends of Matthew Shepherd who surrounded the Phelps crew with huge white angel wings and sang over the shouting.
There are better ways to shut up these horrible people than to beat them up (and if you knew me, you'd know that's unusual for me to say; I prefer the direct method). Ways that don't let them unleash their swarms of lawyers on those who just want some peace to mourn their dead.
Exactly. This result is a bad thing, guys.Fleischer said:
I'm not saying that some action shouldn't taken against WBC. But this isn't it. Really, I don't think there's a single thing that will work against them; they've abandoned all sense of human decency, and that's got some power to it. But doing this kind of stuff just lets them feel validated, plus there's ample reason to believe these kinds of results are their goal.
Also highly worth observing.Because Christianity is all about vigilantism, not mercy.
I love it. Even here in Australia we hear about this pack of wankers that call themselves a church. Good going to the community of Rankin. I understand Freedom of Speech is a huge fundamental right in the US, but I love that the locals there took the attitude of "Well, you can say it Mister, but you're sure as F$^K not saying it here in my town!"
Nice to see that the small town folk solved it in a small town fashion. I don't support the initial use of violence (depending on what the guy said of course) but the idea of blocking in their cars and arresting anyone who didn't get the hint is fantastic.
Plus, while I don't want to get into the Afghanistan conflict, the soldier who died was obviously a true patriot, which *should* be respected in any nation. Any man who stands up to fight for his country, no matter his colour, creed or religion is fighting for the existing way of life that the civilians at home enjoy and they deserve our respect. The fact that he did 5 tours just means that he'd earned it and more.
USMC Staff Sgt. Jason Rogers, most of us never met you. Whether you were a true hero or just a man doing his job, a sinner or a saint, those things don't matter.
You gave your life for your country in saving your fellow soldier and that makes you beyond reproach.
Rest in Peace.
Resquiat in Pace
Nice to see that the small town folk solved it in a small town fashion. I don't support the initial use of violence (depending on what the guy said of course) but the idea of blocking in their cars and arresting anyone who didn't get the hint is fantastic.
Plus, while I don't want to get into the Afghanistan conflict, the soldier who died was obviously a true patriot, which *should* be respected in any nation. Any man who stands up to fight for his country, no matter his colour, creed or religion is fighting for the existing way of life that the civilians at home enjoy and they deserve our respect. The fact that he did 5 tours just means that he'd earned it and more.
USMC Staff Sgt. Jason Rogers, most of us never met you. Whether you were a true hero or just a man doing his job, a sinner or a saint, those things don't matter.
You gave your life for your country in saving your fellow soldier and that makes you beyond reproach.
Rest in Peace.
Resquiat in Pace
Uh look - you can't just beat up people because they're annoying or obnoxious. Counter-protest them? Sure. Refuse to sell food or services to them? Absolutely. Beat them up!? I'm sorry but you cross a line when you do that.
The West Boro Baptists ARE vile human scumbags who do this for publicity. They deserve no attention, they deserve no praise, they deserve nothing. But that includes the fact that they deserve no assault either.
To my knowledge, the West Boro nuts haven't ever actually attacked anyone physically. Therefore, it's not right to attack them in turn.
Okay, now having said that I disapprove of violence, I'm not sad at all that this happened. If anyone deserves to be beaten up it's these West Boro Nuts. I won't lose any sleep knowing that they've met some consequences for their vile actions.
The West Boro Baptists ARE vile human scumbags who do this for publicity. They deserve no attention, they deserve no praise, they deserve nothing. But that includes the fact that they deserve no assault either.
To my knowledge, the West Boro nuts haven't ever actually attacked anyone physically. Therefore, it's not right to attack them in turn.
Okay, now having said that I disapprove of violence, I'm not sad at all that this happened. If anyone deserves to be beaten up it's these West Boro Nuts. I won't lose any sleep knowing that they've met some consequences for their vile actions.
NerfRider has a good point.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,"
- Evelyn Beatrice Hall
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,"
- Evelyn Beatrice Hall