Thread: Father Of Dead Marine Ordered To Pay Legal Fees Of Westobro Baptist Church Protesters

Originally Posted by Steve

I'm thinkin' a runaway pickup truck would be a good start...

I have a Prius that's never gone in for its Recall, it isn't that big but they won't be able to hear it coming

Was the dead marine gay? I can't find this info in the op link.

Originally Posted by WFCY

Was the dead marine gay? I can't find this info in the op link.

Not that anyone knows.

The "logic" of the WBC goes like this:

Our troops die overseas because God is punishing America for tolerating gays.

(Utterly idiotic, but there it is).

If you've not eaten recently and have a strong constitution, you can check out their website (Google Westboro Baptist Church - I'm not going to give these assclowns a link hit).

Matt

Originally Posted by WFCY

Was the dead marine gay? I can't find this info in the op link.

I believe they did at one time exclusively protest at the funerals of gays. Very few folks actually cared all that much and the group did not get the attention they so strongly needed. Since they began protesting the funerals of soldiers, they are getting the attention they desire.

Originally Posted by MattInFla

Not that anyone knows.

The "logic" of the WBC goes like this:

Our troops die overseas because God is punishing America for tolerating gays.

(Utterly idiotic, but there it is).

If you've not eaten recently and have a strong constitution, you can check out their website (Google Westboro Baptist Church - I'm not going to give these assclowns a link hit).

Matt

Another all-time favorite is God Hates Sweden.

I wish I was a fly on the wall, when he's in front of God, expecting praise and instead gets his ass deported straight to Hell...

Sounds like a fringe group we can all unite and make fun off.

I watched their "Thank God for IED's" video, at 00:41 there is actually a scene of Bush's daughters getting wasted in Mexico, portrayed as voluptuous hedonism that god wants to punish. ROFL!

I wonder if they have a forum I can go troll on, would be so awesome.

Originally Posted by wrxsti

I believe they did at one time exclusively protest at the funerals of gays. Very few folks actually cared all that much and the group did not get the attention they so strongly needed. Since they began protesting the funerals of soldiers, they are getting the attention they desire.

I see. In a way I know PETA does the same shit. So crazies are everywhere, right and left. In a way it reminds me of what Carlin used to say about people being too motivated: "The problem with people today is they are too motivated. You show me someone sitting around watching game shows and strokin his penis and I'll show you someone who's not causing any fuckin problems."

Originally Posted by wrxsti

I believe they did at one time exclusively protest at the funerals of gays. Very few folks actually cared all that much and the group did not get the attention they so strongly needed. Since they began protesting the funerals of soldiers, they are getting the attention they desire.

You'd be amazed at what they protest.

- Funerals
- Special needs schools (apparently, you're only handicapped because God is punishing you)
- Churches
- Synagogues
- Universities (they're headed to Virginia Tech in April to spread the news that the VT shootings were God's punishment)
- High Schools

It's all on their website if you've got the stomach for it.

Matt

Originally Posted by WFCY

I see. In a way I know PETA does the same shit. So crazies are everywhere, right and left. In a way it reminds me of what Carlin used to say about people being too motivated: "The problem with people today is they are too motivated. You show me someone sitting around watching game shows and strokin his penis and I'll show you someone who's not causing any fuckin problems."

May he RIP.

Originally Posted by noahath

Surely you don't think that insulting a person at their funeral won't generate an emotive reaction from that person's family and friends?

It would be an interesting legal case: if a person commits a crime, eg rape, and you cheer them on, you can be charged with inciting them. I wonder if Phelps was attacked by a family member who's son was being buried, that Phelps himself would be charged with inciting the crime, and if the attacker would get off with no penalty arising from the incitment?

Pete ... where are you? We need your legal expertise over here

No fuckin' way dude. Speech is protected. Often literally. Which is why klan rallies and the like often have a police escort.

Originally Posted by ThorHammer

"I don't understand it officer, the breaks, they just stopped working".

Failure to maintain control of a vehicle and manslaughter charges, I suspect.

Originally Posted by MattInFla

You'd be amazed at what they protest.

- Funerals
- Special needs schools (apparently, you're only handicapped because God is punishing you)
- Churches
- Synagogues
- Universities (they're headed to Virginia Tech in April to spread the news that the VT shootings were God's punishment)
- High Schools

It's all on their website if you've got the stomach for it.

Matt

I'd rather not visit thier web site, but I am sure you are correct - they would do anything to get a rise. As difficult as it may be to do at times, the best policy is likely to ignore them when possible. These types thrive on attention.

Originally Posted by Donkey_Left

No fuckin' way dude. Speech is protected. Often literally. Which is why klan rallies and the like often have a police escort.
Failure to maintain control of a vehicle and manslaughter charges, I suspect.

From the times I've encountered the WBC folks here, there are usually more police officers and deputies than protesters.

Matt

Originally Posted by MattInFla

From the times I've encountered the WBC folks here, there are usually more police officers and deputies than protesters.

Matt

No sense in giving them the satisfaction of a riot.