Commander PK Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 My community really did a great thing this morning. Kudos to everybody involved. I wish I could have been there. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Telling-the-Westboro-Baptist-Church-to-go-to-hell-in-La-Plata-108164089.html?ref=nf This morning in La Plata, Md., the hate group's parade of absurdity received quite a response: More than a thousand counter-demonstrators showed up early, established themselves on the rights-of-way around the church, and prevented the "God Hates Fags" crowd from getting anywhere near the funeral of Marine Lance Cpl. Terry Honeycutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Actually, I have to say that at least as described, I'd have a problem with that. Yep, the counter-protesters have the right to express their opinion, too. But I'd assert that any group's right to protest ends when the group deliberately acts to deny other people the right to use public right of way. (Although I'd also admit that if somebody were to punch the morons, maybe even shoot one or two, then Larry The Juror would be leaning real heavily towards a "temporary insanity" verdict.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Apparently these losers were at Woodbridge High School today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Love it !!! I hope more communities do this !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Shortly after finishing their protest at the funeral of Army Sgt. Jason James McCluskey of McAlester, a half-dozen protesters from Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., headed to their minivan, only to discover that its front and rear passenger-side tires had been slashed.To make matters worse, as their minivan slowly hobbled away on two flat tires, with a McAlester police car following behind, the protesters were unable to find anyone in town who would repair their vehicle, according to police. Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20101114_11_A12_CUTLIN105145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20101114_11_A12_CUTLIN105145 So glad the article writers were kind enough to supply a picture of what a flat tire may look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 So how does a public right-of-way work? Is it just the occupation of a shoulder on a road or walkways? I think this is great and I love the fact that they did this in a quiet manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxito Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Apparently these losers were at Woodbridge High School today. Really, no wonder why I saw some police presence at the school when I passed by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'd even defend the KKK's right to assemble, but with these people... well, let's just say I might make like that cop in The Town and literally look the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I also support the WBC's right to protest, but I wouldn't mind seeing their cars stripped like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Actually, I have to say that at least as described, I'd have a problem with that. Yep, the counter-protesters have the right to express their opinion, too. But I'd assert that any group's right to protest ends when the group deliberately acts to deny other people the right to use public right of way. (Although I'd also admit that if somebody were to punch the morons, maybe even shoot one or two, then Larry The Juror would be leaning real heavily towards a "temporary insanity" verdict.) They non-violently blocked these *******s from disrespecting this soldier's funeral. With no punches thrown, and no shots fired. The bigger group won. The way I understand it, they just saw the number of people assembled, and gave up and left. At least they weren't dumb enough to try to force their way through a thousand people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 When they came to my father's funeral, only like 3 people from Westboro were there...its being blown out of proportion. I really dont see why people get so worked up over them, all that does is enable them. If you just ignore them, they'll drift back into their hole and disappear since they cant get any money from their lawsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Fl Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Actually, I have to say that at least as described, I'd have a problem with that. Yep, the counter-protesters have the right to express their opinion, too. But I'd assert that any group's right to protest ends when the group deliberately acts to deny other people the right to use public right of way. (Although I'd also admit that if somebody were to punch the morons, maybe even shoot one or two, then Larry The Juror would be leaning real heavily towards a "temporary insanity" verdict.) i disagree with this. the counter-protesters had EVERY right to do what they did. it's Westboro's option to show up to these funerals, and everyone elses option to show them they don't want them there. that's America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 When I drove by it, WBC couldnt get anywhere near the church, so they were forced to go sit at the Shell station down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 K7noN3B_4HQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I say Westboro Baptist Church ought to hire the Redskins Defense as body guards. That way they could get the protection and treatment they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Bravo La Plata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Actually, I have to say that at least as described, I'd have a problem with that. Yep, the counter-protesters have the right to express their opinion, too. But I'd assert that any group's right to protest ends when the group deliberately acts to deny other people the right to use public right of way. Wrong, Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Just so everybody can see the numbers were not an exaggeration. Check this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Someone just kill these ****ers and get it over with. They deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Just so everybody can see the numbers were not an exaggeration. Check this out. Awesome response painkiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homercles82 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 My friend and his wife we a part of this. He told me there were around 1,000 people there. Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Actually, I have to say that at least as described, I'd have a problem with that. Not really. Not this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I say Westboro Baptist Church ought to hire the Redskins Defense as body guards. That way they could get the protection and treatment they deserve.Even better, use our O-line as bodyguards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 the counter-protesters had EVERY right to do what they did. it's Westboro's option to show up to these funerals, and everyone elses option to show them they don't want them there.that's America. Agree 100%. If Westboro Church has the right to assemble and preach their form of hate so does everyone else that wants to honor their local soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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