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What do you think of people protesting at military funerals?

I personaly think that is as low as you can get...I had a Army brother I want though basic with die Last month. Protesters showed up at his funeral. Thats not right

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They are the lowest life form. The reason they have the freedom to protest at all is because our military is out there protecting our sovereignty. They really need to look at what is allowed in other countries. Personally, I don't even care if the dead person was a child murderer or some other horrible thing. You should not have any right to protest at someone's funeral. If someone cared enough to have a service for them, then that person deserves that time to grieve for their loved one. It is not the time or place no matter what your convictions. To protest at the funeral of one of our brave fighting men should be considered treason. .
Depends on the reason. oh look, i stumbled on to a ditto head convention.
You should have beat them with a baseball bat.
It's sick and disturbing. It's not the soldiers who make the decisions we disagree with. They and their families should be given the utmost respect.
It's beyond bad taste. If they want to protest, go to the freaken White House.
Military funeral or not. It a very disgusting thing to at anyone's funeral.
I live in SW Missouri. When the cowardly 'god hates fags' group was going to show up, groups of people that normally fought each other, showed up to stop them. The cowardly protesters did not show up.
I just want to point out, for the record, before people mindlessly start attacking liberals........that it is NOT liberals who are protesting military funerals. This has been instigated by the ultra-conservative right-wing Westboro Baptist Church. Do a YouTube search and put in "Westboro Baptist" and "Hannity" - and you'll see an appearance from one of these lunatics on the Hannity & Colmes show trying to justify their protests. It's sickening. This might be the only time that I actually agreed with Sean Hannity.
That's gross ...it's some wired church cult behind all this... .....Sorry that you had to go through that .....And may God be with your Army brother...
I'm no fan of Bush and was opposed to going into Iraq, but I still believe protestors should stay away from military funerals. They have no business there.
I agree it is really low. Some people want attention to their cause at whatever cost. Westboro Church is the lowest of the low. They do nothing but preach hate. But sadly they do have that right in the U.S. We don't have to like it, but we have to deal with it. Thank God for the Patriot Riders helping block the protesters at funerals.
The group most famous for this vile and disgusting activity claims to be Christian. I don't get it. They are a disgrace to anything with the name Christ in it.
It is a disgrace to the families. Protesters wrap themselves in the blanket of freedom( speech - assembly, etc) but are blind to the fact everyone also who may disagree with them has equal freedom. A funeral is a private family matter - it is not a platform open for public attendance - they would not THINK of protesting at the funeral of a accident or cancer victim. God Bless
Ingrates. They should be taken out and horse whipped. Then should take them to the front lines and let em experience the war themselves.
Disrespectful..there is a time and a place and a funeral isnt either. I'm sorry for your loss & that you had to go thru that.
no matter for what reason NOONE SHOULD EVER PROTEST AT A FUNERAL!!!! a funeral is about remembering the person that died and saying farewell to them NOT TRYING TO PROVE A POINT!!!i am plannin on enlisting for the military and if something happens and anyone tries to protest at my funeral i will make sure they have their own funeral and other people can protest there instead =D
It's sick and wrong they're just people who wont get any attention elsewhere so sink to the lowest levels of attention seeking.
Their behavior is crass and obtrusive. It speaks volumes for the greatness of our country and our people that we tolerate these cretins.
They should be sent to Iraq with a BB gun.
yes. i agree that's the lowest of low. this actually really enrages me. i can't believe people have such little respect. if i was at one of these funerals, mourning, i think i'd be in such an emotional state already that i'd have to get physical with these protesters.
Protesting at any funeral is wrong. It is basic respect and decency to let family and friends have a funeral for their loved one without interruption or controversy. I agree with you.
I believe in freedom of speech, but this bottom feeders should be shot on sight.
Unfortunately, the freedom that he died for allows the scum of society to do this type of thing. The sad part is that they seem to forget this in their quest to dishonor him. Does history teach us nothing? I am truly sorry for your loss and the loss of one of our nations finest.
these are some really sick people. i feel for you and your family .
Scumbags with a capital S.
At the beginning of the year the lowlife protesters came to a funeral near the town I lived in. I had a call to make in that town so I was going to have to be there. The night before I ran into a couple of bikers who were also going to the funeral. They were there to protect the families and to intimidate the scumbags. As I talked to the bikers I realized that I should not be in town that day. I consider myself a nice guy but I was afraid that my gun would accidental go off while I was cleaning it, around 30 rounds or I might get in my truck and run them down. I was that mad. I called the customer and asked if I could come in the day after. He fully understood. I went to another state the day of the funeral. I ran into the Sheriff a few weeks later and I was telling him my story. He just laughed and said that he had pulled all of the deputies and troopers out of the county in case someones gun were to accidental go off. Sorry to here about your brother. I have been fortunate that I have not lost any Marine brothers that I knew.
I think it is beyond as low as you can get, if that is possible. Those who have died in service to this or any nation are only doing what they get paid to do - obey orders. Those who would protest at their funerals are simply showing their IQ's of below zero. Let alone the total disregard for human life, human suffering, or common decency. And many are doing it with the backing of a religious group? Not my version of religion. As a Navy veteran, American citizen, and a human being, I think they should be arrested for disturbing the peace at the very least. For, free speech or not, a funeral is a private service. And if you did not know the person whose life is being honored by that service, you have no reason to be there. And if you do not have the decedents family's permission to speak, you should respect the sanctity of their grief and be silent. Some "Americans" need a refresher course in common decency.
First, let me express how sorry I am for your loss. Second, let me thank you for your brother's selfless service to our country and for putting his life on the line for our freedoms. Now comes the hard part. I don't think it's proper, but one of the freedoms your brother died for, was the right to protest. Here in Arizona, when a soldier dies, our community turns out to make sure people don't protest. We line the streets and we create a perimeter around the cemetery so protesters don't interrupt the proceedings. May God's healing hand soften the pain you are feeling.
the mold on the wall is higher than these people...
I think it is disgraceful. They should be arrested.
I think they should be arrested. That is NOT the time or place for protesting. Fact - you need approval to hold a protest so yes, they can legally be thrown in jail for protesting a funeral. My condolences for your loss.
No it is not. However did you know that the ACLU was or is representing these people so that they can have their rights of free speach heard?
The people who do this are absolutely despicable. They have no class. Radicals of any religion are NOT doing anything in God's name. As a former active-duty Marine, I want to thank you and your buddy for your service; I'm sorry the folks who attended his funeral had to put up with that crap.
My husband is in the militrary. IF ANYthing (godforbid) ever happened to him and at his funeral I ever saw a protestor...I would walk straight up to that person and give them a serious beating. I could only imagine the fury that would boil inside of me and to unleash that fury onto those satanic creatures...I'm hot and bothered just thinking of it now....
it is WRONG and its as low as it gets..i am so sorry for your huge loss.my hubby is over there and if something happened to him( god i hope and pray not)and they showed up i would be going to jail for a lllloooongggg time.ANYONE OUT THERE THAT SUPPORTS THOSE HORRIBLE PEOPLE , YOU ARE SICK!!!!!
Each service member should have at least a 12-gun salute. The guns should be paralel with the ground and discharged in the direction of the protestors. God bless the men and women of this country who have made the ultimate sacrifice!
Anyone protesting or causing a disturbance at any funeral is about as low as a person can be.
I'm with you. I think it's a f---ing disgrace that people would do this!! The lack of any moral consideration to the family will do more to harm their cause than anything, and shows the mindset of many of the type. Protest, and public demonstration is fundamental rights, but they seem to not care that a funeral is for the living to say goodbye to their loved ones.