I have a right to be mad right?!?!?!?

Question

So as i've posted before, my uncle recently (the 6th) died over in iraq (due to a roadside bomb). So we're having a funeral for him on Friday.

And from the funeral we're going to take a motorcade to the cemetary so they can lower the body and what not.. and then a reception.

But then today we find out, all over the internet there are flyers for people to come and protest the war outside of the funeral, because theres going to be media coverage! And they are going to come to the cemetary, in protest and bad mouth the president (not that i approve of him or anything)

This makes me mad, Because for one it's disrespectful, and rude.. to ruin the occasion, which is going to be hard, and sad enough. Let alone we have to deal with people screaming, and yelling and surrounding the place. Now my family has to pay extra thousand dollars to hire extra police so it doesn't get violent.

I have a right to be mad right? Let me know if you agree with me and think this is stupid as hell!

we have hired extra police.

we have the patriot group (the motorcycles) coming.

but they still can come as long as their not in the room. But we have been warned it will be harsh things they're saying.. and the only reason they are coming is for the media attention.

Plus all the people that are carrying the body (i don't know the correct term) will be in uniform , and my uncle (the one whos brother died) already said if they are disrespectful asses will be kicked. on tv.. by soldiers in uniform.

which i think would be very entertaining.. and might make the situation a little easier.

oh plus the cemetary is public property so we can't do anything. haha sorry i'm venting through this!

Answer 1

hell yeah be mad!

the p[eope who protest funerals are HORRIBLE people. get some friends and tell them to knock some heads if they show up.

i would, my brother went and came back from iraq all right. im sorry for your loss.

Answer 2

Yes you have a right to be mad. Your are totally justified and I agree with you.

I was and still am very opposed to the allied actions in Iraq, am firmly against the war and believe that the soldiers had a legal obligation under national and international law to refuse to serve. That said, to protest at the funeral of a serviceman (who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the rights of people to protest, and have freedom), is abhorrent and disgusting!

I do not comprehend how this can be even remotely appropriate or acceptable behaviour in anyone's minds.

These kinds of sick and depraved protests only damage the anti-war movement and I can only assume that these protests are being organised by some part of the CIA for that purpose.

If these protests are being organised and attended by genuine anti-war activists then they should stop immediately. They are very very wrong.

My heart goes out to you and your family at this time and I am very sorry for your loss.

You are right and justified in your anger.

Answer 3

I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a family member, especially in such a senseless way.
Yes, you have a right to be angry. It will be a hard situation for your family. I agree that a funeral is an inappropriate place to stage a demonstration for any reason.
But, everyone has a constitutional right to protest and air their views. These demonstrators are LEGAL, but you could really question their tact and sensitivity.
Just try to ignore them and realize your focus should be on your family. If you are asked a question by the media, I would be dignified and reply something about this is a hard family time and you have no other comment on peoples insensitivity.

Answer 4

There's a right to protest, but there's also laws against being a public nuisance. If they're doing something idiotic like screaming loudly while you're trying to have the funeral, I'd suggest you ask the cops to cite them for being disorderly, in the same way you'd ask them to cite a Metallica cover band that suddenly decided to start practicing with full stage gear on the other side of the park.

Just my thoughts.

Answer 5

definately have a right to be mad and not at the protesters. you should not have to pay for extra police. the protesters should not invade your private mourning in the cemetary but have a right to stay out on a public area. if they have any respect they should stay away from the funeral. their message is really in caring for people like your uncle and to try to convey to the public the war is a big mistake and people like your uncle should not have to die in an unjust war like Iraq, Afganhistan.

Answer 6

Yes You absolutly have the right to be mad.

Unfortunatly, people have the right to protest. Sadly these people that you mention forget that with that right comes great responsibilities. Your Uncle made the ultimate sacrifice helping people in a far away land to hopefully get the same rights that we have.

May you find peace.

Answer 7

I completely agree with you. I am sorry that you have to deal with this. Regardless of someones beliefs people need to have respect for the person who lost their life and their family. It should not be a poltical statement!!!!

Wasn't there a bill suggested in Congress making it illegal to protest at Funerals?

Answer 8

Yes, you do have every right to be mad (well, specifically the third amendment). But if you have the right to be mad than they have the right to protest, yes, it is disrespectful and wrong, but that's how democracy works.

Keep your eye out though, if they set one foot inside the cemetery uninvited then you can press charges, a cemetery is the property of all those who are laid to rest there and their respected families. I would call the police and have them keep guard and tell them what I just told you.

Answer 9

I firmly oppose the war, but doing that makes those anti-war protesters no better than Fred Phelps and his Nationalist Baptist posse. Jack*sses need to learn something about the effectiveness of time and place.

With all respect and understanding for your loss, I'd by f'ing mad as hell.

Answer 10

To give you a more credible answer, I tell you in advance that I hate wars and soldiers.

BUT

I deeply agree it's very rude to protest at the funeral. It's a family occasion, they should respect it and not involve politics. Shame on them. Why can't they just do it a couple of streets away, where they don't disturb the funeral?