urch? For example, if you were to amend it, they would not be allowed to exercise their freedom of speech.
2006-10-09 03:12:42 · 11 answers · asked by TheHappyGuy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No I wouldn't. I'd make it so if someone protests at a funeral, the people attending the funeral would have the right to shoot the protesters.
2006-10-09 03:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would only amend the constitution so that when the Westboro Baptist Church attempts to protest at funerals, the aggrieved party has the right to call in the local national guard unit (and the national guard will be duty-bound to respond). If the Westboros or any other like group doesnt turn back then I will allow the local commander to use his M1A1 tanks to disperse the foul protesters with any means necessary (meaning shoot them with their 120mm guns).
2006-10-09 10:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by betterdeadthansorry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lot of other groups wouldn't have the right to their free speech either. The wording would have to specifically designate stupid, ignorant, rude and nasty so it would only apply to the Westboro Baptist Church, and hey, lets throw in the KKK and PETA too. I love animals, but PETA has gone over the La-La point. Get rid of all the total nutjob groups.
2006-10-09 10:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Questions like these are difficult. Unfortunately, they DO have freedom of speech. However, this also means that when they protest the funerals, people should gather in a LARGER number to protest THEM. I also believe that they should have to stay a certain distance away, like a mile or two.
2006-10-09 10:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what the Westbro Baptist Church is, but I would make it illegal to protest in certian instances (at funerals, for example). The founders of our Constitution wanted everyone to be able to say what they want, if we like it or not. The problem in England was people were not allowed to disagree. They didn't want those issues here.
2006-10-09 10:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by teeney1116 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me personally, no.
If you; within your infinite power changed that, you and others such as yourself would also find other groups to "stop" that you had deemed inappropriate.
There are many Freedoms the western world enjoys.
Your question relates to intolerance. That my fallacy friend, is promotion for a bigoted society.
Such arguments as yours or the presumption of an argument would set back the time clock.
2006-10-09 10:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. if one starts limiting and preventing others sooner or later there will be no one left because each group or individual will have something to say which will offend others. where would it end but as a loss of the rights for all.
2006-10-09 10:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they must ahve their freedom to speak without violence, but they are preaching a false doctrine of hate and giving true christians a very bad name. They do not preach christianity, but preach hate. they are a sad, misled, and miserable people; full of hate for everyone.
they should be prevented from disrupting patriotic funeral events and events to pay respect to those we love.
2006-10-09 10:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Linder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't. As odious as they are, their freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly are also our freedoms, and they're very important.
2006-10-09 10:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I would not.
I do not support what they say, but I support their right to say it.
and MY right to speak out against them
2006-10-09 10:27:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋