I just read an article disscusing what Spoor mentioned today in class, how the Westboro Baptist Church who in the past have protested soldier's in Iraq's funerals have now moved on to the victims of NIU claiming that God sent the shooter. When asked why they protest funerals it's because of America's acceptance to gays and they regard their protests as a "fun time."
"When this is what you do as your hobby, as your leisure time, this is what you spend your money on," said Paulette Phelps, daughter-in-law of Fred Phelps, pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church. "This is our vacation. This is our fun time."
This is sick. Funerals are a place for mourning, and I am appalled that some would think they are a place for protests. I think if the Westboro church wishes to protest NIU...they could find a more suitable place other than a funeral. This disgusts me.
Full Article: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=137589
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