The US Supreme Court heard arguments today regarding the rights of protesters, and how far the right of freedom of speech extends.
The Westboro Baptist Church protested at the military funeral of a soldier slain in the Iraq war, holding signs that said, “God hates you” and “God hates dead soldiers”.
Albert Snyder, the soldier’s father, argued that the protesters had invaded his privacy, and deliberately caused emotional stress to Snyder and his family. The protesters countered that they were exercising their right to free speech on a matter of public debate, the Iraqi war.
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To view WGAL Ch. 8 video, click here...
Locally, WRGB, Ch. 6, in Albany reported on this story, as arguments were heard in Supreme Court on Wednesday, Oct. 6. According to WRGB, members from the Westboro Baptist Church turned out ahead of the arguments on Wednesday, waving signs in front of the court. CBS asked Westboro member Shirley Phelps-Roper what gave her the right to protest in front of someone's funeral, and she replied, "Do you understand what a public right of way is? What gives you the right to cover that funeral? What gives you the right to run a news story about it? I'll tell you. Pick me. The first stinking amendment."
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Americans have certain rights, but they don't have the right to be disrespectful. Where is common sense and decency?
I find it sickening that people would do such a thing. The soldiers died protecting all of our freedoms, including freedom of speech, and then there are some people out there with the nerve to go and say that they deserved to die. Thst is just so wrong. It's not just a matter of the rights we have, it's a matter of respect. Respect is a truly beautiful thing and these people are pushing it aside and simply ignoring it. If someone died for your freedom-which they do very often-if anything you would thank and comfort their families if you had the chance, not protest against them telling tham that their loved one(s) deserved to die, right?
fuck u westborough church piece of shit u suck dick
So, the Supreme Court ruled that the president is free to select his audience at public speeches and have those who disagree with him removed by his aides......so please explain to me why we can't keep those baptist idiots from picketing our brave, deceased soldiers funerals??
if they would read the bible God does not hate he is a loving God what do they do while they are in church
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