I usually don't get misty over much but as I read the Patriot Guard Riders website I find myself tearing up. The overwhelming support that the riders are showing the families of our fallen soldiers - in response to a comparatively puny number of whack-jobs spewing hate - speaks volumes to this country's backing of our troops.
__________________ History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
Mark Twain
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Fred Phelps has been a thorn in the side of the people of eastern Kansas for years. We are as disgusted by him as everyone else is. His congregation is a small, made up mostly of friends and family members, but unfortunately very vocal minority.