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JustJess · 02-08-2006, 11:41 AM

Hmm... I'm torn. On the one hand, yes, it's deplorable that they would have the gall and incredible insensitivity to protest a person's funeral. On the other hand... that's their 1st amendment right. I don't like it, and I'd be secretly happy that Phelps got whupped, but I don't honestly believe it's constitutional to deny protesters the right to protest, even when it's in really bad taste.

As for "protest boxes"... I consider those to also be unconstitutional. I understand that they want to limit disruption and possible frays, but that's just too bad. We should be able to protest anywhere on public property.

02-08-2006, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
JustJess Unencapsulated Location: Kittyville	Hmm... I'm torn. On the one hand, yes, it's deplorable that they would have the gall and incredible insensitivity to protest a person's funeral. On the other hand... that's their 1st amendment right. I don't like it, and I'd be secretly happy that Phelps got whupped, but I don't honestly believe it's constitutional to deny protesters the right to protest, even when it's in really bad taste. As for "protest boxes"... I consider those to also be unconstitutional. I understand that they want to limit disruption and possible frays, but that's just too bad. We should be able to protest anywhere on public property. __________________ My heart knows me better than I know myself, so I'm gonna let it do all the talkin'. Last edited by JustJess; 02-08-2006 at 11:44 AM.. Reason: New post came in!