High court rules for military funeral protesters

[angelhome]

I spent 27 years in the US Air Force and retired a couple of years ago.  I worked as a healthcare professional at the US's major medical center in Landstuhl, Germany and aided in the treatment of over 50,000 (mostly young) warriors from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). 

Unfortunately, I was also responsible for relaying information and arranging transportation of casualties back to the states for burial.  It is very sad that these heroes gave their lives to defend the people who would then come and protest at their funerals.

I do have to agree that the First Amendment must be protected--it's an intricate part of America's make-up.  However, there is still a line that shouldn't be crossed and these protestors have stepped over it.  If anything, they should be protesting to the politicians in DC--after all, they make the policies.  Our military members simply due what they're told.  Protesting them, especially at their funerals, is just plain ignorant.

Fortunately the majority of US citizens show support for our military members and realize that these types of protestors are simply off their rockers.  Hopefully if we ignore them, they'll eventually go away... at least I hope so anyway.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR.  I AGREE WITH YOU 100% THE WORLD IS JUST GETTING CRAZIER... I have 2 grandson's that just got out of military... and have one getting ready to go.  these folks must not have any shame.

[travislang]

well he is a word from a OIF Vet,  yes you are protected under the 1st admendment, but i a also have the right to bear arms and the right to carry so you protestors best hope i dont find any you protesting at a soldiers funeral again. it is disrespectful and the soldier and there families, i get you dont support it, ok thats fine then protest it i dont care, just have the respect to not do it at the funeral.

[walksalone11]

well he is a word from a OIF Vet,  yes you are protected under the 1st admendment, but i a also have the right to bear arms and the right to carry so you protestors best hope i dont find any you protesting at a soldiers funeral again. it is disrespectful and the soldier and there families, i get you dont support it, ok thats fine then protest it i dont care, just have the respect to not do it at the funeral.

And perpetrating a violent and felonious act at said funeral is any better? Is one more wrong then the other? My opinion is wrong is wrong regardless of what it is , why it is or who is doing it.

[travislang]

 
[/quote]And perpetrating a violent and felonious act at said funeral is any better? Is one more wrong then the other? My opinion is wrong is wrong regardless of what it is , why it is or who is doing it.
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never said i was going to do it at the funeral, im sorry i have more respect then that for my fellow brothers and sisters in arms. if i did at all it wouldnt be at the funeral, but no i wouldnt just kill them anyway, they not worth my time for prison, but i would make it known how i feel about it.

[mom2taz]

WBC protests at many military funerals, not just gays.  They do it for the attention and in hopes of getting someone to retaliate against them.  They won't start a fight, but they will try to instigate others to.  Then they sue for damages to make money.  The best thing to do is to ignore them.  Much of the media has opted for not airing or printing stories on them to prevent them from getting the attention they are seeking.  Patriot Guard Riders ROCK!!!.  They will gather to form a protective line around funeral homes, churches, etc. and provide funeral escorts to shield the family and friends during a funeral.  IMO the most respectful thing you can do when WBC is expected is to show up with your flag and stand with them in silence as a salute to the fallen soldier to show your support of the family.  DO NOT engage is yelling back at members of the WBC, don't argue with them, don't fight them, don't even acknowledge they are there.  I personally believe the WBC stands for Westboro Baptist Cult (not "Church").  PGR has groups in every state and they have websites with contact info if you know of a funeral for a fallen soldier don't hesitate to contact them for support. 

[walksalone11]

And perpetrating a violent and felonious act at said funeral is any better? Is one more wrong then the other? My opinion is wrong is wrong regardless of what it is , why it is or who is doing it.
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never said i was going to do it at the funeral, im sorry i have more respect then that for my fellow brothers and sisters in arms. if i did at all it wouldnt be at the funeral, but no i wouldnt just kill them anyway, they not worth my time for prison, but i would make it known how i feel about it.
[/quote]Thank you Travis, now I think we are pretty much on the same page.