http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/01/11/arizona.funeral.westboro/index.html?iref=allsearch
Please read the article to the link above (watching the video is optional...it is an emotional video)
After you read the article, please comment on 1 or both of the following issues.....
1.) In the USA we have the Freedom of Speech protected by the 1st amendment. In your opinion, is the Westboro Baptist Church within their rights to protest at these and other funerals?
and/or
2.) We also have the right to bear arms, what can we do to prevent these shootings from happening?
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There is a time and place to protest but I don't think that at a funeral for a innocent kid that was killed because she was at the wrong place at the wrong time, is the time to protest
ReplyDeleteI don't think that they should protest at a funeral . That Is an invasion of space to the family . They are having a hard time the way it is . I think we need to be more aware of people .
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't think they should've protested. They do have the right to protest where and when they want, but I don't think it's right for them to protest at a funeral.
ReplyDeleteI dont really think that the church should be able to protest at a funeral in general. I think thats crazy that they'd do that.
ReplyDeleteI think its dumb that these people are protesting at these funerals. Its just not right at all.
ReplyDeleteThe church is way out of line, ya we have the right to free speech but they shouldnt protest a funeral that is extremely wrong
ReplyDeleteThey should not have protested especially at someone's funeral. They don't have the right to protest. The family is already in a hard time and they have to face this after a death of their little girl. The protesters should get out of the family's business.
ReplyDeleteThey have the right to protest what they want. May be wrong in some people eyes but if they want to they can. This wouldnt be a free country if we take that right away.
ReplyDeleteI think that is not right for the church to even want to do that. I also don't see how they can think that this was God's punishment for the 9 year old girl. There is a time and a place to protest but this is not it. It was within their rights to say this because they have freedom of speech but I don't think that they should have said that. To bear arms you should be responsible with it or the privilege will be taken away.
ReplyDeleteWell if you stop and think about it.. If the dad would have turned around and shot the preacher then looked at the rest of the church and said he did something wrong he deserved it what would they say? The rite to bare arms has nothing to do with shooting and killing people. I can tell you if someone tries and take my guns from me WW3 will began. But its who you put the gun in the hands of. I dont think the church should have tried to do that but they have their own freedom i guess.. And weapons you will never solve that problem so Obama dont even try.
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ReplyDeleteNo they are not. It is just completely wrong to protest someone's funeral. For one thing it could hurt somebody's feelings and/or it could make the parents mad. They should stop protesting other people's funerals. Also the governor should had not sign the bill giving them the right to protest the girl's funeral.
I think that there is a fine line between practicing your freedom of speech and interfering with the rights of others. I think that the church has the right to think however they want and to speak however they want, but they need to give respect and dignity to those who have died.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, it was very wrong for the church to protest against the innocent 9-year old girl. The 9-year old girl did nothing wrong and she should be able to rest in absolute peace. The church should be ashamed of themselves for bombarding on an innocent family's daughter's funeral; also, the law should prohibit weapons in public areas, especially in the Court Houses and also in schools...weapons shouldn't be in the hands of those whom are not to be trusted. The law is out-of whack for we could be preventing these issues from occurring. Again, those that were killed were innocent and the 9-year old girl's family should do something to reach out for other families whom have suffered from loss of losing a beloved family member; the shooter should be sentenced to death--although, the laws claim that the Death penalty is wrong and unlawful--yet, it's an eye for an eye and it is pay-back for the shooter should be put to death for he is beyond guilty. He shouldn't be sentenced to 'insanity' for he is perfectly guilty. It is very unlawful and cruel for what he had done. He should pay for what he did and it is very evil of what he did. --Jessica Christine Morse.
ReplyDeleteI don't think its even right to protest at ANY funeral. They need to ask themselves how they'd like it if their daughter died and some people barged in her funeral saying she deserved it because she was disobedient. They can believe what they want, they can believe that thats why it happened, but they don't need to go to a nine year olds family harassing everyone there when they are already in grief.
ReplyDelete1) i belive they can do that leagaly but they dont really think about the impact that it will have on everyone else
ReplyDelete1)No, they are not because the death of a loved one, especially one so young that their full potential is destroyed before it can bloom. This is a despicable act that nobody should suffer.
ReplyDeleteI think that there should be a law that does not allow u to protest at a funeral. It is already hard for the families and they dont need someone to protest at a funeral. As Brewer(Arizona gov.) said "Such despicable acts of emotional terrorism will not be tolerated in the State of Arizona" I agree with him and this protesting at funerals is not needed and should be stop right away
ReplyDeleteI don't think that they should be allowed to protest or have the freedom of speech at a funeral. A funeral isn't the place nor the time to protest, because the families there are already under enough grief, sorrow, and stress, and they don't need any more.
ReplyDeleteI think that they should be able to have their right to speak out, but not during the time of funeral. The church has its right to speak, but not at the girls funeral. It isn't the parents or the girls fault, it's the shooter's fault.
ReplyDeleteThis church is taking advantage of the 1st Amendment. No, they are not breaking any laws, but it is obviously not right to protest at someones funeral. It doesn't matter if it is the funeral of an elderly or an 8 year old girl, a funeral is a time for reflecting on someones life and saying goodbye.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they should have a right to protest an innocent girl's funeral. Her family should have the right to mourn their loss without being harassed by some church who knows nothing about them. The girl did absolutely nothing wrong and it isn't fair that the church doesn't want to let her be laid to rest in peace. I can't imagine how her parents feel that their daughter might not get the respect she deserves just because some people are trying to make some kind of political point. The protesters should realize this shouldn't be a demonstration, it should be a memorial to an innocent little girl.
ReplyDeleteAlthough Citizens of the united states hold the right to free speech and the right to hold their own beliefs does not mean they can trample on someone else's rights especially of religious rights on which this country was formed. Disrespecting a funeral in any form is not only against their rights but it is morally wrong. Regardless of the body being buried it is a common curtisey and a humane service to burry the dead.
ReplyDeleteI think that people do have the right to protest, but there is a point where enough is enough. A funeral isn't the place for it. It's so disrespectful and I'd like to know if they would enjoy someone protesting at their funerals. They should realize what they are doing is not right morally.
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