I personaly think that is as low as you can get...I had a Army brother I want though basic with die Last month. Protesters showed up at his funeral. Thats not right
2006-10-26 08:26:20 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They are the lowest life form. The reason they have the freedom to protest at all is because our military is out there protecting our sovereignty. They really need to look at what is allowed in other countries.
Personally, I don't even care if the dead person was a child murderer or some other horrible thing. You should not have any right to protest at someone's funeral. If someone cared enough to have a service for them, then that person deserves that time to grieve for their loved one. It is not the time or place no matter what your convictions.
To protest at the funeral of one of our brave fighting men should be considered treason.
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2006-10-26 08:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think it is beyond as low as you can get, if that is possible. Those who have died in service to this or any nation are only doing what they get paid to do - obey orders. Those who would protest at their funerals are simply showing their IQ's of below zero. Let alone the total disregard for human life, human suffering, or common decency. And many are doing it with the backing of a religious group? Not my version of religion.
As a Navy veteran, American citizen, and a human being, I think they should be arrested for disturbing the peace at the very least. For, free speech or not, a funeral is a private service. And if you did not know the person whose life is being honored by that service, you have no reason to be there. And if you do not have the decedents family's permission to speak, you should respect the sanctity of their grief and be silent.
Some "Americans" need a refresher course in common decency.
2006-10-26 08:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the beginning of the year the lowlife protesters came to a funeral near the town I lived in. I had a call to make in that town so I was going to have to be there. The night before I ran into a couple of bikers who were also going to the funeral. They were there to protect the families and to intimidate the scumbags.
As I talked to the bikers I realized that I should not be in town that day. I consider myself a nice guy but I was afraid that my gun would accidental go off while I was cleaning it, around 30 rounds or I might get in my truck and run them down. I was that mad. I called the customer and asked if I could come in the day after. He fully understood. I went to another state the day of the funeral.
I ran into the Sheriff a few weeks later and I was telling him my story. He just laughed and said that he had pulled all of the deputies and troopers out of the county in case someones gun were to accidental go off.
Sorry to here about your brother. I have been fortunate that I have not lost any Marine brothers that I knew.
2006-10-26 08:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by yankeescowboyssooners 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to point out, for the record, before people mindlessly start attacking liberals........that it is NOT liberals who are protesting military funerals. This has been instigated by the ultra-conservative right-wing Westboro Baptist Church. Do a YouTube search and put in "Westboro Baptist" and "Hannity" - and you'll see an appearance from one of these lunatics on the Hannity & Colmes show trying to justify their protests. It's sickening. This might be the only time that I actually agreed with Sean Hannity.
2006-10-26 08:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by captain2man 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you. I think it's a f---ing disgrace that people would do this!! The lack of any moral consideration to the family will do more to harm their cause than anything, and shows the mindset of many of the type. Protest, and public demonstration is fundamental rights, but they seem to not care that a funeral is for the living to say goodbye to their loved ones.
2006-10-26 22:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a disgrace to the families.
Protesters wrap themselves in the blanket of freedom( speech - assembly, etc) but are blind to the fact everyone also who may disagree with them has equal freedom.
A funeral is a private family matter - it is not a platform open for public attendance - they would not THINK of protesting at the funeral of a accident or cancer victim.
God Bless
2006-10-26 08:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by Akkita 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anyone protesting or causing a disturbance at any funeral is about as low as a person can be.
2006-10-26 14:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by blindogben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter for what reason NOONE SHOULD EVER PROTEST AT A FUNERAL!!!! a funeral is about remembering the person that died and saying farewell to them NOT TRYING TO PROVE A POINT!!!i am plannin on enlisting for the military and if something happens and anyone tries to protest at my funeral i will make sure they have their own funeral and other people can protest there instead =D
2006-10-26 08:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by luiz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree it is really low. Some people want attention to their cause at whatever cost. Westboro Church is the lowest of the low. They do nothing but preach hate. But sadly they do have that right in the U.S. We don't have to like it, but we have to deal with it. Thank God for the Patriot Riders helping block the protesters at funerals.
2006-10-26 08:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by bratty brat 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Protesting at any funeral is wrong. It is basic respect and decency to let family and friends have a funeral for their loved one without interruption or controversy. I agree with you.
2006-10-26 08:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋