There is a fanatic Baptist minister in the midwest, whose name I will not publicize *cough*fredphelpsasshole*cough*. He and his sicko followers go to fallen soldiers funerals to protest their 'traitordom'.
Patriot Guard Riders is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts, some veterans, some just patriotic and caring, who attend these funerals to stand guard against these protestors.
I had two reactions when I saw this site: 1) Total and utter disgust for these
jerks that dare to go to the funerals of fallen heroes to spew their narrow-minded crap and 2) Pride in what the Patriot Guard is doing so selflessly-protecting the families during their time of grief.
Their numbers are growing, primarily in the midwest, but there are some members on both coasts.
Where the discussion for this is supposed to lead, beats me....but when I see something good come to counter something disgustingly awful, I think it's worthy of spreading the word.
This is one idea I hope continues to spread.
Patriot Guard