asta Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hours before President Barack Obama led the nation's Memorial Day observances at the Tomb of the Unknowns, three members of the Westboro Baptist Church were challenged by others who disagreed with them -- including members claiming to be from the Ku Klux Klan. The Kansas-based church has attracted nationwide attention for its angry, anti-gay protests at the funerals of U.S. military members. Among those counter-protesting at the cemetery's main entrance: About 10 members of a group that claims to be a branch of the Ku Klux Klan from Virginia called the Knights of the Southern Cross. They were cordoned off separately in a nearby area, but drew little attention as they gave out small American flags behind a banner that read "POW-MIA." They said they were there to object to the Westboro Baptist Church's anti-troop message. more at the jump a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I don't know whether to laugh or sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Duelling loonies. :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 This is like Alien vs Predator... or Alien vs Ninja... or King Kong vs Godzilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 This is like Alien vs Predator... or Alien vs Ninja... or King Kong vs Godzilla. Freddy vs Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I disagree with both of these groups, but I respect their right to say what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Freddy vs Jason Thank you, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Godzilla vs. Mothra (Westboro is Mothra in this scenario). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 This is like Alien vs Predator... or Alien vs Ninja... or King Kong vs Godzilla. Slime vs scum is more like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Duelling loonies.:svengo: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Wow. :001_huh: There's just no way to choose the lesser of those two evils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Sure, it's for the troops. It has nothing to do with attempting to gain some publicity for their own platform while attempting to look good guys by protesting a group almost everyone dislikes. I'm sure when they say it's for the troops that includes the non-white soldiers, the immigrant soldiers, and the homosexual soliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Wow. :001_huh: There's just no way to choose the lesser of those two evils. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Slime vs scum is more like it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Different stripes ( or hood)....same message.....hate....:thumbdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momzilla333 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 This group was in our town yesterday to protest at the funeral of a soldier. They didn't get a warm welcome. A few of the counterprotesters were pretty hateful too. The Patriot Guard bikers were also here. (Videos are on youtube.) Please watch a documentary on Netflix about Westboro called "Fall From Grace". That family is hoping that they can bait people into doing anything that can be called assault so they can sue them. The best tactic is to ignore them. And maybe make a donation in their name to an organization that they hate. Then send WBC a very very nice note letting them know about the generous donation you've made in their name :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2011 by Mejane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I need to repost my most favourite counter-protest ever, at the Comicon last July. (warning, impolite language used) http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/07/22/super-heroes-vs-the-westboro-baptist-church/ http://www.urlesque.com/2010/07/23/comic-con-westboro-baptist-church-counterprotest-signs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 :smilielol5: Oh, wow. On so many different levels. I did watch that Fall from Grace documentary. I can't even say what I want to say on here. :cursing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 ...make a donation in their name to an organization that they hate. Then send WBC a very very nice note letting them know about the generous donation you've made in their name :D. I agree. Make sure it is a very nice note. Killing them with kindness...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogMom5 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Wow. I don't even know what to say. Hate vs. Hate. They have the right to free speech but if we all just ignore them, will they go away and let the rest of us live in peace? Please. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I need to repost my most favourite counter-protest ever, at the Comicon last July. (warning, impolite language used) http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/07/22/super-heroes-vs-the-westboro-baptist-church/ http://www.urlesque.com/2010/07/23/comic-con-westboro-baptist-church-counterprotest-signs/ I think they had the best signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I disagree with both of these groups, but I respect their right to say what they do. Seriously? Gotta be joking, right? Both of them need to "go back home".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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