We talked about this today in my US Constitution class. I think it's horrible, that they're crazy fanatics, and that they're wrong, but it would be unconstitutional for the government to keep them from protesting. Of course, we also mentioned that the government could set up buffer zones to keep them farther away from the actual funerals. Not a total solution, but something at least.

And AlphaFrog, I agree that the "smite button" is a bit more accurate! These people just kind of confuse me...

ACLU Sues
 

The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a new Kentucky law that limits protests at funerals.

The ACLU filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday, over the law, and says the limitations it places on freedom of speech and on freedom of expression.

The General Assembly passed the law this year, in an attempt to prevent disruptions at military funeral funerals.

The law was aimed at members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, who have toured the country protesting military funerals.

** There is a bill sitting on the desk of the Gov of Michigan right now that is to put a ban on protesting at funerals. I heard on CNN when they ran this that the Westboro Baptist Church is planning on being at two different funerals this weekend in Michigan. If the Gov. signed the bill into law today would they be able to arrest them when they show up at the funerals?

Re: ACLU Sues
 

I believe they could arrest them, as it wouldn't fall under "ex post facto", because it would already be a law. Unless there is a "effective date" specified, or their current legislation allows a certain amount of time before a signed bill becomes a law.

Sean Hannity and Alan Combs on Fox News interviewed Shirley Roper, the daughter of the guy who organizes these protests. Her ignorance is astonishing, and you can really see the frustration of the guys talking to her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G470rfJQCI

WOW, just look at her face while during the interview. You can't fake crazy like that.

LOL no you can't. And someone managed to track down her home address, I got a Myspace bulletin with her information on it, so curious if we'll be hearing a lot more about her. (Nothing positive, I'm sure) :rolleyes:

Doesnt Stupidity alaways show its head?

Hate Groups are What They Are, nothing But Hate Groups!:eek:

The People who follow them are More Ignorant are they not?

Look at her face and jaw.....mmmmm......quality Phelps breeding.

On a side note, not sure I have ever seen a more insane human.

Oh my gosh. That was scary.

That woman was scary!

She was on KROQ last week and shes absolutely insane!! There was no reasoning with her either. She would spout off the bible to defend any position the DJs argued her on. She needs to get out a bit....

Not only is she nuts, but I think that she is so incredibly cruel to do that to families of our fallen soldiers.

There are few issues that unite GCers, and I think that this is one of them.

Honestly those motorcycle riders that follow them and block them at funerals are doing a great job. I have no idea how they're able to restrain themselves though because short of feeling bad about choking a nut job, I don't know how much remorse I would have after seeing their signs.

And you know what she reminds me of? When conan o'brien has a picture of a famous person on the screen and someone else is moving their lips pretending to be them.

-Rudey

I'm disgusted by this.

Regardless of what you may think about war or homosexuality, a person's funeral is not the place for expressing your opinion about it. Much less in such a way.

A family is grieving their son. People are mourning the loss of a friend. Of a hero who fell in battle defending his country and ideals.

At best it's inappropriate and ineffective. At worst it is only going to cause people to dislike your cause even more.