Some sick and twisted people in this world

Ok, I'm sure this hasn't been said, on this board. Just watch the video and you will be appauled the same way I was. This woman has no right to say the things she does.

http://media.putfile.com/insane_woman_on_fox_news

Westboro Baptist Church is an organization based in Topeka, Kansas, headed by minister Fred Waldron Phelps, Sr. and notorious for running godhatesfags.com and other websites expressing its condemnation of various groups (see "WBC Websites" below). Although its members identify themselves as Baptists, the church is one of many independent Baptist churches throughout the United States not affiliated with any known Baptist conventions or associations. The church describes itself as following Primitive Baptist and Calvinist principles, though it has been accused by others of Satanism or more lightly, Hyper-Calvinism.[1]

The group bases much of its work around the dogmatic belief that "God hates fags" (its best known slogan and the address of its primary website) and expresses the opinion that nearly every tragedy in the world is linked to homosexuality (specifically society's increasing tolerance and acceptance of gay, lesbian and bisexual people); they believe God hates homosexuals above all other kinds of sinners.[2] In addition to their anti-homosexual stance, the organization also possesses a strong anti-semitic stance, picketing Holocaust Memorials in an attempt to downplay the severity of the event, and holding the belief that "Jews killed Christ."

The organization is monitored as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Not only is Westboro opposed by supporters of gay rights, but the vast majority of Christian groups (even those who agree with Westboro that homosexuality is a sin) oppose Westboro's theology and practice, believing it to be incompatible with authentic Christian teachings.

(note that I copied this from the wiki below, but the wiki has some more info on them)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church

Well, believe it or not, I live near Topeka, KS (Your welcome, stalkers). Phelps picketed at my orchestra recital, as well as my sister's dance recital. Phelps is a pretty hot issue around here. I too, dislike his message of hate toward those whom we should love most of all, even though we may not agree on thier lifestyles.

However, I just want to say that I don't think Phelps should be censored. If his protestors harm anyone or if they disturb the peace (for instance, picketing at a funeral) then I could see trying to prevent that, but otherwise, we must simply tolerate his message, unfortunatley.

You need more than just a copied article to start a topic; explain what the goal of the discussion is in the opening post. I'll reopen the topic if you edit in adequate changes.