Re: Protesting Funerals of Dead Soldiers.
Originally posted by BackFire
http://www.thatvideosite.com/view/2178.htmlStunning, just stunning.
As soon as I think people can't get any more idiotic, I am proven wrong.
Thankfully the government stepped in and banned this type of conduct within 500 feet of the funerals. Some might say that doing that goes against free speech.
And people wonder why religion get's so much bad publicity, it's because of people like this that validates so many peoples distain for religions and their followers.
Regardless of what one thinks about the war, this is too far.
And so is yelling "Burn in hell ******" and gay funerals.
Originally posted by Capt_Fantastic
I don't know. I think the protests should be allowed. It's just too bad that good taste has no place in modern life. I don't see how it's constitutional to ban any sort of protest, as long as it's peaceful. I might not agree with the protests, but I think it's their right to do so.
A law suit has already been filed in Kentucky challenging the consitutionality of the "Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act."
I agree. here's the thing though. One of our most important rights is our freedom of speech, and it is the governments job to protect its ideals. However it is even more important for a government to protect its people that's why they should be able to ban protesting funerals. If the family members of the dead soldiers feel threatened by these incredibly hateful people, the government has every right to do what is necessary to make sure they feel safe. Disorderly conduct was banned within 500feet of a funeral procession. These nut jobs are still aloud to protest. They just can't do it in a way that aims their hatred at a specific individual like they were when they were attending the funerals of dead soldiers.
Guys...Freedom of Speech has limits.
In the event where one's voice could inevitably cause a public riot on the spot, the freedom of speech is overruled, and that person is charged with a Crime.
Protesting on the grounds of a funeral, where family members are sensitive to thier relative's deaths, and less likely to stay rational may EASILY lead to a violent outbreak between funeral attendees and protestors against the War.
Protestors who protest on Funeral Grounds are in TOTAL violation of the families and late soldiers, and in no way can Freedom of Speech protect them from thier crime. Not to mention disturbing the peace and public endangerment.