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In case anyone missed it, the protesters (Westboro or otherwise) were not the Patriot Guard, which ngdawg is a part of. The Patriot Guard, while they do often ride motorcycles, is not a protest organization, and they only appear at the family's invitation. They also do not "surround" Westboro-type protesters. They create a wall between the family and the protesters.
The folks depicted in this story are not Patriot Guards, although they are doing something similar. The Iron Cross is not a Nazi symbol, and that may or may not be an SS symbol on the pictured protestor's hat. It is possible it is something entirely different, although I do agree that it does appear to be similar. Also, many who wear Nazi sybmols do so ironically - one needs to look no farther than the Sex Pistols and mid-70's punks in London who were the antithesis of Nazi's.
Just thought I'd try to clear up some of the confusion in this thread since I'm one who contributed to it. Thanks for setting me straight in that PM, ng.
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