astrid Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 ....the Westboro Baptist "Church" will be picketing the funerals of the Tuscon shooting victims. "Thank God for the Shooter! 6 dead!" There are no words strong enough to convey my feelings about this. Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Can we just ship these people to the biodome in Antartica and let them pick each other off??? Seriously, I'm thinking it's time to find a nice mental hospital for them. This kind of thing just makes me sick. I hope this turns out to be a false alarm and they stay away. But, given there history, it would not be surprising if they did it. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Forget the biodome. Just stick them on an ice floe and wish them luck. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 :ack2::cursing::eek::ack2::banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 All I can say is heaven help the person who would disrupt the funeral of someone I love. Seriously. I'd go to prison with a smile on my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I saw that. Furious and disgusted really don't convey the strength of my feelings about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 As to why: because it will get them attention. They've been carrying on in this manner at funerals for over fifteen years. I first heard of them when they were picketing the funerals of gay men who'd died of AIDS. Then it was veterans and war dead, because somehow in their convoluted reasoning we're at war because of how sinful we are, and now... I have little doubt that the counter-protest organizers that keep them from harassing the families of fallen soldiers (mostly veterans' organizations but many others who will turn out to shield a funeral when they hear of it) will muster to keep them away from these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 NO way! You've gotta be kidding. I am SOOOOO conservative.... But really, this has absolutely NOTHING to do with political views. They have GOT to have something better to do. Doesn't freedom stop, when you are STOMPING on someone elses toes? If I was there, I'd partake in one of those lines.... where you block the view... what are they called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Astrid, tsk, tsk, tsk...the ice floe is too quick. They'd succomb to hypothermia quickly. We need the biodome so they'll have to put up with each other sooo much longer, decide as their supplies run out who is righteous enough to eat and who isn't, and embrace their new reality. Yeah, oh Yeah, I've got a bad attitude about these people. Just out of curiosity, if this is a "church" - using that term in the loosest sense possible - has anyone protested funerals of their "beloved"? Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 They make their living suing people. It is disturbing and awful that they would see anybody's funeral as a good place to protest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 This "church" is so insane that they've made themselves irrelevent. I'm a flaming liberal who has several conservative friends and family members but none of them think this group is pertinent. Just like I'm not a big fan of "eco-terrorists." Will they be protesting the 9 year old's funeral? (It hurts to type that!!) It's just depraved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nojo317 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Their actions are disturbing and troubling to say the least. Why is it the media always seems to find these way-out-there "Christians" and broadcast them to the whole world, like this is what Christianity is all about? This group of fanatics (because I refuse to call them Christ's church) give Christ a bad name; these people should be ministering to the grieving, just as Jesus would have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Of course they are--they're media wh@res. I'm sure the Patriot Riders and others will shield the families from them. The less exposure they get, the better. Edited January 10, 2011 by WordGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Astrid, tsk, tsk, tsk...the ice floe is too quick. They'd succomb to hypothermia quickly. We need the biodome so they'll have to put up with each other sooo much longer, decide as their supplies run out who is righteous enough to eat and who isn't, and embrace their new reality. Yeah, oh Yeah, I've got a bad attitude about these people. Just out of curiosity, if this is a "church" - using that term in the loosest sense possible - has anyone protested funerals of their "beloved"? Faith YES, Faith! What was I thinking?! Thanks for clearing my head on that....:001_smile: And yeah..."Church" indeed. Not my use of quotes in the OP. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 How appropriate that the only entry in the "similar threads" box at the bottom of the screen for this thread reads "boogers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 It makes me want to puke. Fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 They are a lot of talk. They threatened to picket a soldier's funeral in my town this past summer. Perhaps they realized the true rednecks we might become when and if they showed up here. Some of these mountain folk aren't real concerned with "going to jail"...heck, they'd just get to hang out with family members again! LOL I agree, the whole thing is repulsive and horrific and it makes me sick that they call themselves Christians! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 All I can say is heaven help the person who would disrupt the funeral of someone I love. Seriously. I'd go to prison with a smile on my face. Which is exactly what they want. They make a living that way. Such sick, twisted people. If they do show up, I hope those groups that keep people sheltered from them are also there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 As to why: because it will get them attention. Yes. This. They'll use any tragedy as an opportunity to announce a picket. It keeps them in the public eye, and being in the public eye is where the money is. Sure, we're all disgusted by them, but somewhere out there others of their ilk are writing out cheques to support the latest picket. If the media would just ignore them, they'd dry up and blow away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That is horrendous. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 They are lucky some whacko hasn't taken them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The Patriot Guard does a good job at providing a barrier for families during funerals. I'm betting they will show up in full force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 All I can say is heaven help the person who would disrupt the funeral of someone I love. Seriously. I'd go to prison with a smile on my face. That's just what they want. Apparently, from what I read, it is an extended family of attorneys. They are scrupulously careful to avoid breaking the law in their protests, but are quick to file suit against anyone who (understandably) reacts in a way which breaks the law, whether overtly or on a technicality. They win. That is apparently how they earn a living. Lowlife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Forget the biodome. Just stick them on an ice floe and wish them luck. astrid :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 A lot of groups have gotten really good at counter "gatherings." In some communities, the rest of the community will turn out to provide a barrier between this extended family (that's the bulk of their "church" from what I've read) and the grieving families. Some groups get creative in their protests so that the media focuses on them. Since the gross family holds gross signs, the counter-protesters hold funny signs. Instead of "God hates____" held by the gross family, counter-protesters will hold signs like "God hates kittens" or something random like, "Do you like MY sign?" The more engaging the signs of the protective protesters, the more media attention THEY get. That's the best way to defeat this lowlife group: shut out their media/lawsuit oxygen. Overcome evil with good, funny, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 See, I never quite got that this was spearheaded by a family of lawyers as a money making scheme. This makes sense now. So, the best way to get them to go away is to blow their access to funds which means getting people to unite in such a way that not only can these fiends not get the level of media attention that they appear to be addicted to, but also to convince the public and the families enduring the protests, to not react in a way that gives Westboro any fodder for lawsuits. Once they can't get their fix to satisfy their media addiction and they also can't make enough money at it to be worth the effort, they will hopefully slink off into the fogs of history. It would help if the media would stop feeding their addiction and report other things, largely ignoring these craven beasts. I still like my biodome idea. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's just what they want. Apparently, from what I read, it is an extended family of attorneys. They are scrupulously careful to avoid breaking the law in their protests, but are quick to file suit against anyone who (understandably) reacts in a way which breaks the law, whether overtly or on a technicality. They win. That is apparently how they earn a living. Lowlife. So are they actually rich as a result? I always thought they were nut jobs. I had no idea they were actually making a living this way. What a messed-up bunch of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I am all for freedom of speech and freedom to assemble but seriously... am I an awful person for wishing God would just strike them all dead for besmirching His glorious name? just kidding. sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's just what they want. Apparently, from what I read, it is an extended family of attorneys. They are scrupulously careful to avoid breaking the law in their protests, but are quick to file suit against anyone who (understandably) reacts in a way which breaks the law, whether overtly or on a technicality. They win. That is apparently how they earn a living. Lowlife. What I'm talking about has little to do with the law. They are going to mess with the wrong people some day and find that out. 'nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Mejane, I get what you are saying. Right or wrong, they had better be careful. There are those willing to do jail time wtihout remorse. I am not at all in favor of vigilante justice. But, I believe in "you reap what you sow" and unfortunately, these people are sowing some pretty serious seeds and appear to be oblivious to how it could end. They count on the goodwill of everyone else to not react with force. I think that they are naive and at some point, goodwill is going to run out. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I am all for freedom of speech and freedom to assemble but seriously... am I an awful person for wishing God would just strike them all dead for besmirching His glorious name? just kidding. sort of. I was just sitting here thinking how glad I am that God is a just god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 With all the military bases around us, and all of those the communities have lost - no one here as any patience for these folks. Thankfully the civilian police and military police block off entire streets and only allow those with passes to the funeral on them. Those nuts would have to protest MILES away and have no idea which direction the mourners were coming from. It seems to have worked as a deterent so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I am all for freedom of speech and freedom to assemble but seriously... am I an awful person for wishing God would just strike them all dead for besmirching His glorious name? just kidding. sort of. Hmmm.... Maybe that would be YOUR sign :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Ugh. Those people are sick. Truly. I wish there was some way to stop them. Can you imagine going to your little girls' funeral and seeing those crazies? Sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Is there no level to which they won't stoop??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Nothing these vile people do surprises me anymore. There are no words. Disgusting. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 They are sick and twisted and just looking for attention. I have no problem passing judgement on them when I say they are not christians!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm unclear about posting links to news places - is it just political stuff? Well, go to Foxnews.com and it's the lead article, bold upfront, can't miss it! This is my favorite quote: "Nothing says stand back and be silent like a Hells Angels presence," he said. The biker group leader involved in the counter protest has invited the Hell's Angels to come. I'm just happy that groups out there are doing something supportive. The AZ legislature is trying to fast track a bill to keep protesters 300 ft away. I hope the bill makes it through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 They picketed a church in my hometown that was ordaining a woman. A Christian motorcyclist association (can't think of the name) formed a line between them and the church. Every time they would yell something, the motorcyclists would rev their motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I find this group just sickening. They were supposed to picket a funeral here recently for a soldier but fortunately, they didn't show up. The Patriot Guard bikers did and several other local groups got together to shield the church from the picketers but none actually showed up. The AZ funerals are probably too tempting to pass up from a publicity prospective though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I find this group just sickening. They were supposed to picket a funeral here recently for a soldier but fortunately, they didn't show up. The Patriot Guard bikers did and several other local groups got together to shield the church from the picketers but none actually showed up. The AZ funerals are probably too tempting to pass up from a publicity prospective though. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Patriot Guard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I'm unclear about posting links to news places - is it just political stuff? Well, go to Foxnews.com and it's the lead article, bold upfront, can't miss it! This is my favorite quote: The biker group leader involved in the counter protest has invited the Hell's Angels to come. I'm just happy that groups out there are doing something supportive. The AZ legislature is trying to fast track a bill to keep protesters 300 ft away. I hope the bill makes it through! I have been involved in some charitable activities in which Hell's Angels and other biker groups were involved and I can tell you it is one of the most moving things I have ever seen. I would love to see them involved (if invited of course). Edited January 11, 2011 by KidsHappen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I am all for freedom of speech and freedom to assemble but seriously... am I an awful person for wishing God would just strike them all dead for besmirching His glorious name? just kidding. sort of. Those kinds of wishes were good enough for David. He was pretty clear in asking for God to smite those against him. I'm pretty sure God understands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I think the message they are trying to get across is not so much the death of the people but the death of their agenda. I'm sure though they could find a much better choice of action to get their points across. Honestly!!:tongue_smilie: And this is not appropriate at all to say the least. Where on earth are their restraints. After all, one should only go so far to express their emotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I have been involved in some charitable activities in which Hell's Angels and other biker groups were involved and I can tell you it is one of the most moing things I have ever seen. I would love to them involved. The Hell's Angeles are a criminal gang that make their money distributing methamphetamine, a drug that destroys lives. They should be no more near the funeral that Fred Phelps It is a desecration of memory. We are very sad here. The mother of the little girl who was killed is a person we know. She is a very close friend of my wife's best friend. She and my wife were both bridesmaids at that friends wedding, and I recall fondly sitting next to Roxanna at that wedding. While I do not know her well (my wife does), I can tell you she is a very impressive, kind, and good humored person. The thought of her girls funeral being used by hate mongers or criminals for their own ends is deeply saddening to me. The whole thing is madness. Bill Edited January 11, 2011 by Spy Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes, they do plan to be at the little girl's funeral. http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-westboro-baptist-church-using-01092011,0,3092922.story Deeply disturbing. I agree...madness. I fear more violence as citizens take matters in to their own hands to stop this hate group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 We are very sad here. The mother of the little girl who was killed is a person we know. She is a very close friend of my wife's best friend. She and my wife were both bridesmaids at that friends wedding, and I recall fondly sitting next to Roxanna at that wedding. While I do not know her well (my wife does), I can tell you she is a very impressive, kind, and good humored person. The thought of her girls funeral being used by hate mongers or criminals for their own ends is deeply saddening to me. The whole thing is madness. Bill Such a sad situation. I can't believe these people would be allowed near the funeral. If I were living near Tuscon, I would see about organizing a human shield far enough away from where the funeral will be held to keep them at bay. So tragic that this is one more thing for the family to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well what do you know? I'm ahead of my time! Go Arizona!!!!! Arizonans rally to prevent Westboro Church from disrupting victim's funerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Such a sad situation. I can't believe these people would be allowed near the funeral. If I were living near Tuscon, I would see about organizing a human shield far enough away from where the funeral will be held to keep them at bay. So tragic that this is one more thing for the family to deal with. Phelps and company were supposed to show up to a funeral we attended. It just so happened that a couple of beer trucks broke down and blocked the road so that their bus couldn't get through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 It makes me want to puke. Fools. It makes me physically ill to even think about these dirtbags protesting a child's funeral. My God in heaven, what could that child have possibly done to incite the WBScumbags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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