is hopelessly lost, my hope is restored by stories like this. Five years old and a peace activist. Big grandma hugs to Jayden and her parents for bringing her up right.

(And WBC members yelling "bastards" to soldiers? These people aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer are they?)

WBC knows the soldiers will not give them the beating they so richly deserve. In uniform or not, active duty soldiers are subject to the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) and civilian laws at the same time. Verbal provocation is not reason for assault, period. Civilian law might let them off if they defended themselves from physical attacks, but I sure the military would not be so forgiving.

Soldiers will avoid confrontation. WBC know this and exploits it for publicity.

It's actually pretty cowardly.

Try something brave WBC. Dress in green and gold. Go to Soldier Field in Chicago on Opening day of the NFL season. And loudly explain that the reason the Bears suck is because G*D hates Chicago because it is full of pussies.

While that will deter a lot of soldiers, there are always some people in any group who are loosely wrapped. The WBCees may yell at the wrong person or people one day, and lawsuits won't save hem.

..the proper combination of persons insulted, avenues of escape, potential of witnesses to having cameras, levels of intoxication, available blunt force trauma inducing items, and general give a fuck; will work against WBC.

Practical demonstrations of Biblical level destruction. Sunday school for idiots.

I would never advocate physical violence, even against these slimeballs. My statement was referring to even more derision heaped on them and their "cause" via calling our soldiers names given that most people in this country honor and respect members of our armed forces.

I also take exception to your assertion that these people are "smart." Anyone who believes what they believe are ignorant fucks.

..smart was the wrong word...lets switch that to "crafty".


And unfortunately I'm not so socially evolved I would completely rule out violence. Which is why I talk and listen to people who have a greater sense of civilization than I.

Love it!

I heard them on several talk shows and their profanity laced insults were astounding. I just didn't expect it from people who claim to be religious.

This must have really bothered them or they would have ignored it.

What a darling child and so successful at 5.

Excellent start for the summer.

Does anyone know if it is Baptists that hate soldiers or is it this congregation?

I have no love for Baptists, but these loons are really a sect by themselves.
Others hate gays and whoever, but few if any carry it to the extremes that WBC does.

The actually help in a way. WBC gets loads of media attention. They may be the public face for all Baptists and other haters. That certainly has to hurt any people who they are associated with even if they are the most marvelous people in the world.