$11 million is a very large amount of money. Do you think that god may help them raise it? They were acting in his name after all.
2007-11-01 09:00:16 · 15 answers · asked by Celestial Teapot 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm torn on this. On one hand, I have the WBC with the passion of a thousand burning suns. They are evil horrible people. On the other hand, I strongly believe in the right of free speech and protest.
I just don't know how to reconcile the two views. What happens when it is someone protesting for a cause I support? It is very easy to curtail the speech of people you don't like. The problem comes later, when that law you just passed is used against you.
Again, I just don't know whether to support this or not.
2007-11-01 09:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by DogmaBites 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
They are scumbags. Not only are they raging lunatics but they don't even respect the mother of a dead man enough to let her experience her sons funeral without their insane rantings.
Since they probably will never pay the fine, I think they could have used a real punishment. Some community service, some prison time, and their cult being shut down would be a nice start.
2007-11-01 16:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's about time someone took a stand against that group. And even better that someone in authority [in this case, a judge] agreed.
I honestly think that stuff like this is more what constitutes "using God's name in vain". Using the name of God to advance an agenda like theirs is wrong. I think swearing and saying G.D. etc is a very minor example of using God's name in vain. I think Westboro, Phelps, and others like them are a MAJOR example of using God's name in vain.
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2007-11-01 16:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Char 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I hope they get treated equally harshly in the future. Some people deserve harsh treatment.
2007-11-01 16:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by Simon T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I don't. I am quite pleased with the verdict. The only ones that will come to their aid are the other nut-jobs that follow their racist, sexist congregation.
I hope it personally bankrupts them and closes the doors to their so call church forever.
2007-11-01 16:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Burning in oil might be a little harsh.
Awarding monetary damages in any amount is not too harsh against them.
2007-11-01 17:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jess H 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you actually think so, you're more than a little deluded. But the "Fairy Sky God" part leads me to believe you probably don't think so...lol.
2007-11-01 16:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even worse, the stated on tape they have no intention of stopping either.
2007-11-01 18:26:25 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are evil and deluded people. Protesting funerals? There is no excuse for that sort of behavior.
2007-11-01 16:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by Glee 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think they were treated harshly enough.
2007-11-01 18:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋