11-06-2003 04:05									#1
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http://www.post-gazette.com/columni...ny107col2p2.asp

Apparently, Fred "God Hates Fags" Phelps feels that Fred Rogers will burn in Hell because, heaven forbid, Mr. Rogers didn't use his television show as a soapbox to spew out hatred against various people.

Is Phelps really this ****ing nuts?

But Phelps himself was too cowardly to come, and sent his cronies:

http://indypgh.org/news/2003/05/6257_comment.php

quote: Phelps Group Met by Counter-Protest at Mr. Rogers Memorial Service by Evan W. • Saturday May 03, 2003 at 04:06 PM Rev. Fred Phelps was a no-show in Pittsburgh, today, though his supporters showed-up downtown, and were met by resistance from a large contingent of counter-protestors and Mr. Rogers fans. On Saturday, May 3rd, the much maligned Reverend Fred Phelps made the wise decision not to show his face in Pittsburgh. He had planned to protest the life of Mr. Rogers at a memorial service, but was nowhere to be seen. However, Phelps did send his family and church members to do his dirty work. As might be expected, the Phelps group was met by a large group of counter-protestors who did not want to hear Phelps' message of hate and intolerance, especially when directed at the much loved Mr. Rogers. The Phelps group was encountered right at the memorial service at Heinz Hall, in downtown Pittsburgh. Counter-protestors attempted to surround the small group, but were ordered to move by police who claimed they were blocking the sidewalk. There were about 150-200 counter-protestors, and less than 10 protestors in Phelps' entourage. The Phelps group, members of the Westboro Baptist Church, reportedly had signs such as "Thank God for 9-11," "Aids Cures Fags," and "Mr. Rogers: Burn in Hell." Surrounding the Phelps supporters were members of the Pittsburgh Organizing Group, holding a wall made of bedsheets which read "Rock On Mr. Rogers." Large signs with characters from the neighborhood of make believe were also present, some designed by people working with the Rosenberg Institute for Peace and Justice. Other groups participating in the counter-protest include the Lesbian Avengers and RESYST. The Phelps crew was follwed by counter-protestors to Post-Gazette offices, and there are rumors a kiss-in is planned for later today at Chatham College.

Not mentioned is that of the 10 Phelpsites, one was an 8-year-old girl, and they were standing on a torn-up American flag.

Sick, sick people.

	11-06-2003 04:14									#2
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Anybody who protests at a funeral to disgrace the person who has died, is seriously ****ed up. I find it disgusting behavior...

Truly sick in the head.

	11-06-2003 04:16									#3
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religious fringe...

last time i checked, most americans were against 'gay rights' such as marriage...

you're the fringe...

	11-06-2003 04:18									#4
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quote: last time i checked, most americans were against 'gay rights' such as marriage... you're the fringe...

The word in this case is, "progressive", or "ahead of the pack".

Gay marriage is about equal rights, this crap is about religious tyranny.

	11-06-2003 04:19									#5
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	11-06-2003 04:20									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer religious fringe... last time i checked, most americans were against 'gay rights' such as marriage... you're the fringe...

Did you even read the articles, Herr Speer?

They were picketing the memorial of MR. ROGERS, saying he would burn in hell. You wouldn't consider that fringe behavior?

Most Americans, support gay rights, excluding marriage. Beyond that, a very large number of Americans support gays having seperate civil unions. The number who support full gay marriage, while a minority, is a large one and is growing all the time. So it is by no means fringe.

In short, you've not a clue what you're talking about, as usual. Thanks for playing, 'bye.

	11-06-2003 04:22									#7
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quote: Sick, sick people.

There's a reason why they refer to such people as fringe.

	11-06-2003 04:22									#8
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Boris:

you live in nyc, right? what borough?

	11-06-2003 04:23									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer Boris: you live in nyc, right? what borough?

Is this supposed to be some joke about Greenwich Village?

	11-06-2003 04:25									#10
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DinoDoc:

What?

	11-06-2003 04:26									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Fez Anybody who protests at a funeral to disgrace the person who has died, is seriously ****ed up. I find it disgusting behavior... Truly sick in the head.

Actually, they pulled the same sh*t at Matthew Shepard's funeral.

This is a pathetic troll by comparison.

	11-06-2003 04:27									#12
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quote: Originally posted by Jac de Molay Actually, they pulled the same sh*t at Matthew Shepard's funeral.

And that I know.

quote: This is a pathetic troll by comparison.

What my post was? In what way was it?

	11-06-2003 04:31									#13
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my point was that if Boris went down to the Polo Grounds, Bushwick, Queensbridge, or wherever else and went up to people and said, "I am gay. May I ask if you support gay rights?" he'll get a unanimous, "Get the **** away from me, faggot!"


thanks

	11-06-2003 04:34									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer he'll get a unanimous, "Get the **** away from me, faggot!"

And if someone said that here, he'd get a unanimous "Shut the **** up, creep".

	11-06-2003 04:37									#15
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whats 'here'?

	11-06-2003 04:37									#16
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Canada.

Apolyton works, too.

Generally anywhere where you've got educated people, rather than the IQ-of-60 slums where you live, homey.

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	11-06-2003 04:38									#18
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Albert... CHILL...

And everybody else, chill as well...

	11-06-2003 04:39									#19
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Asher:

Canada and apolyton! yes they are both really good representations of the politics and demagraphics of people in the US or the world...

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hmm... ming and i must have posted at the same time... i heed thou warning

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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer Asher: Canada and apolyton! yes they are both really good representations of the politics and demagraphics of people in the US or the world...

Never said it was a good representation, just telling you that your slums aren't the world.

Most people who vote don't live in your conditions, so the opinion of the people around you are even less important.

	11-06-2003 04:41									#22
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Ming:

I'm just saying that while this Phelps is an extremist, he is not as "fringe" as Boris thinks he is... most americans are what would be considered 'homophobic'

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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer Ming: I'm just saying that while this Phelps is an extremist, he is not as "fringe" as Boris thinks he is...

That's almost sig material...

	11-06-2003 04:42									#24
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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer my point was that if Boris went down to the Polo Grounds, Bushwick, Queensbridge, or wherever else and went up to people and said, "I am gay. May I ask if you support gay rights?" he'll get a unanimous, "Get the **** away from me, faggot!" thanks

From someone who doesn't live in New York, that's funny. Even areas outside Manhattan are strongly supportive of gay rights. Keep in mind Manhattan is not the most populous bourough...Queens has almost double its population.

There are bad areas like the above, but the aren't remotely the norm. I also might be attacked in those areas for being white or wearing nice shoes. Great places, huh?

New Yorkers are overwhelmingly pro-gay rights, there's no getting around it.

This thread wasn't mean to be about gay rights, anyway, it's about the pervert Phelps and his twisted, psychopathic followers. If you think what he did was okay, then I will use such labels for you in the future as well, thanks.

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Albert, I'd like to extend an invitation to you to come to Ann Arbor for a while. I think you might learn a few things.

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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer Ming: I'm just saying that while this Phelps is an extremist, he is not as "fringe" as Boris thinks he is... most americans are what would be considered 'homophobic'

Are you serious?!

Boy oh boy, you have utterly no sense of reality, do you?

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Asher:

People in Accra, Damascus, San Juan, Calcutta, etc. also would be unanimously against gay rights...

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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer Asher: People in Accra, Damascus, San Juan, Calcutta, etc. also would be unanimously against gay rights...

Oh great. Such prime examples of progressive policies and high standards of living.

The Taliban hated gays, too. Like being associated with them? Is that the company you like keeping?

Now stop, this thread isn't supposed to be about gay rights.

	11-06-2003 04:47									#29
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Boris:

Why are those areas bad? Because people there don't fit into your upper class, white liberal model of the world?

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quote: Originally posted by Albert Speer Boris: Why are those areas bad? Because people there don't fit into your upper class, white liberal model of the world?

How about because people shoot each other every so often?

You were the one who wanted to bring up the attitudes of people in some areas--I just wanted to point out that those people you refer to have other attitudes that are repugnant as well. It has nothing to do with race, despite your one-trick ponyism. Black people can love their gay friends and neighbors, too.