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http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/02/scotus.westboro.church/index.html?hpt=Sbin
So, these hatemongers can continue to protest military funerals... which is no surprise as it's a pretty clear-cut issue of free expression. By the same token, I hope their hell is real, and reserved just for them.
I'm having trouble reconciling outrage, with approval of the law itself. I agree with the ruling, but I almost wish for "judicial activism".
It's now our choice of how to respond. So... how to respond?
So, these hatemongers can continue to protest military funerals... which is no surprise as it's a pretty clear-cut issue of free expression. By the same token, I hope their hell is real, and reserved just for them.
I'm having trouble reconciling outrage, with approval of the law itself. I agree with the ruling, but I almost wish for "judicial activism".
CNN said:Court's 8-1 ruling upholds the right of Westboro Baptist Church members to stage protests
The father of a fallen Marine sued after church members protested at his son's funeral
The U.S. has chosen "to protect even hurtful speech on public issues," chief justice writes
It's now our choice of how to respond. So... how to respond?