Rookie120 0 #1 November 12, 2005 This story is sick. These SOB's had the balls to protest a fallen soldier at his funeral in front of his family and everybody. Just when I though people couldnt get any lower somthing like this happens. ***Story filed by NewsCenter16 Reporter Mark Peterson Elkhart, IN - A memorial service was held Friday for Marine Major Gerald Bloomfield. Major Bloomfield was a helicopter pilot who was shot down in Iraq on November 2. He is a native of Ypsilanti, Michigan who married Elkhart native and Concord High School graduate Julie Gill. Rick Hess, a family friend, says, “He met Julie down at a Purdue football game five or six years ago. They started dating and that brought him into our fold here in Elkhart.” Major Bloomfield will be buried next Wednesday in Arlington National Cemetery. He is a Purple Heart recipient and will be laid to rest with a 21-gun salute. Protestors Protestors picketed outside of the funeral home during the memorial service for Major Bloomfield. The same group has apparently done the same thing all across the nation. The extremist group feels anything bad that happens to the United States is because the country is tolerant of homosexuals. There were about seven people, both adults and children, who participated in the protest. The protestors were drastically outnumbered by Elkhart area veterans. The veterans showed up to help keep the protest in check. ”It was a wonderful turnout. I can’t believe all the veterans that showed up here on Veterans Day to commemorate Gerry. I think the mission was accomplished. Everyone was contained far enough away that none of the family that were inside had to be exposed to the insanity that they purported with their posters and protest,” said Hess. Elkhart veteran Dave Thornton says, “This is America, everybody is entitled to their opinion but to do it at a funeral, I'm sorry, is wrong.” There was one arrest at the protest. A veteran faces a battery charge, for bumping into a protestor.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 November 12, 2005 This stinks.. Irrespective of what you think of any actions taken by a govenment, people should always be respected. To be so disrespectful shows a complete lack of class. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #3 November 12, 2005 Ah yes, Fred Phelps and his Westboro "Baptist Church." Media whores, cloking hatred under the 1st Amendment-Friendly guise of Religion. If the media would not cover them, they'd lose their fuel for further perversion of the Bible.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #4 November 12, 2005 COuld you explain to me what that has to do with these pip shits prtesting a slodiers funeral?If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #5 November 12, 2005 QuoteCOuld you explain to me what that has to do with these pip shits prtesting a slodiers funeral? These dipshit protestors are members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church, of "God Hates Fags" infamy. Their theology is quite fucked up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Phelps www.godhatesfags.comIllinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #6 November 12, 2005 I didnt see where it said exactly who these people were. But the theorys they throw out sound pretty fucked up to me. I dont agree with the gay lifestyle but I dont go anywhere near the extreme these people do. But for them to protest a fallen soldiers funeral is beyond a discrace.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,326 #7 November 12, 2005 QuoteA veteran faces a battery charge, for bumping into a protestor. The good news is; this will go away. "Your Honor, we'd like a jury trial."Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #8 November 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteCOuld you explain to me what that has to do with these pip shits prtesting a slodiers funeral? These dipshit protestors are members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church, of "God Hates Fags" infamy. Their theology is quite fucked up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Phelps www.godhatesfags.com this shit makes me ashamed to be associated in the same broad category as "christian" with them... they might be in for a big surprise when they meet their maker... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #9 November 13, 2005 Quotethis shit makes me ashamed to be associated in the same broad category as "christian" with them... they might be in for a big surprise when they meet their maker Exactly--- I am by no means a heavy church going person but I have my beliefs and they are mine. But when these people do something like this it gives everyone who say they are a religious a black eye. So many people will come out and say "see it's those crazzzzy bible thumpers" and thats not it at all. I just dont see how anyone can stoop to that level. It doesnt matter what side of the isle you sit on you have to admit this stinks. I personaly would never protest someone's funeral or loss of a family member even if I disagree with them.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 November 13, 2005 QuoteThere was one arrest at the protest. A veteran faces a battery charge, for bumping into a protestor. Hee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #11 November 13, 2005 QuoteHee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. I was thinking the same thing. Hope he got a good lick in.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,030 #12 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteHee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. I was thinking the same thing. Hope he got a good lick in. Do you actually believe in the 1st Amendment? Do you believe it applies only to those whose opinions you agree with?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #13 November 13, 2005 wait a minnit, I've had a few drinks so maybe I don't follow this. The soldier was a man who married a woman. So why was the anti-gay group protesting?? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #14 November 13, 2005 Seven protesters, including children, doesn't seem like a very threatening lot... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #15 November 13, 2005 I just dont see how anyone can stoop to that level. It doesnt matter what side of the isle you sit on you have to admit this stinks. I personaly would never protest someone's funeral or loss of a family member even if I disagree with them. Quote I think they need to be reminded that there is a bit of that "good book" they have left to read... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydyvr 0 #16 November 13, 2005 QuoteI think they need to be reminded that there is a bit of that "good book" they have left to read... Yea, the whole second half. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinker 0 #17 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteI think they need to be reminded that there is a bit of that "good book" they have left to read... Yea, the whole second half. true dat boo! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #18 November 13, 2005 amen to that. If those people had been living back in Jesus' time, they would have been first in line to stone the adultress. And they probably would have stoned Jesus for protecting her. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinker 0 #19 November 13, 2005 Quoteamen to that. If those people had been living back in Jesus' time, they would have been first in line to stone the adultress. And they probably would have stoned Jesus for protecting her. to bad He doesn't want us to stone THEM. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #20 November 13, 2005 it is His nature that he wouldn't. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #21 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteHee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. I was thinking the same thing. Hope he got a good lick in. Do you actually believe in the 1st Amendment? Do you believe it applies only to those whose opinions you agree with? I totally support the first amendment. I also support the fundamental idea of treating others as you want to be treated. That is, if you are going to grossly disrespect the service of a fallen countryman, his/her family as they lay him/her to rest (which amounts to the equivalent to a kick in the nuts or teeth in my book), then expect a gross mistreatment in return. The first amendment was not designed as a shield so that we could smear one another without respect. In this case it's plain-and-simple bad manners and utter disrespect.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydyvr 0 #22 November 13, 2005 QuoteAnd they probably would have stoned Jesus for protecting her. Agree, and I actually feel the same way about much of organized religion today. Not all of it, but much. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,030 #23 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. I was thinking the same thing. Hope he got a good lick in. Do you actually believe in the 1st Amendment? Do you believe it applies only to those whose opinions you agree with? I totally support the first amendment. I also support the fundamental idea of treating others as you want to be treated. That is, if you are going to grossly disrespect the service of a fallen countryman, his/her family as they lay him/her to rest (which amounts to the equivalent to a kick in the nuts or teeth in my book), then expect a gross mistreatment in return. The first amendment was not designed as a shield so that we could smear one another without respect. In this case it's plain-and-simple bad manners and utter disrespect. Experssing an opinion, no matter how disagreeable, is not a good reason for assault and battery. Bad manners is STILL not an offense in the USA (if it were, we'd have to build a whole lot of new prisons).. (And let's be clear, I find this protest to be highly disagreeable and the people who made it to be equally disagreeable)... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #24 November 13, 2005 In protesting at a soldier's funeral, these 7 protesters only accomplish making asses of themselves. By sucking one of the soldier's friends/family members into violence, then they have accomplished more of their goal. Why not just ignore them and give them no scene to hide behind.... linz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #25 November 13, 2005 QuoteExperssing an opinion, no matter how disagreeable, is not a good reason for assault and battery. Bad manners is STILL not an offense in the USA (if it were, we'd have to build a whole lot of new prisons).. (And let's be clear, I find this protest to be highly disagreeable and the people who made it to be equally disagreeable) Believe it or not, we agree on this. I'm pointing out that I fully understand why someone might get hurt. I place these protests on the same level as though that burn the flag, I hate both of them, but think both should have the right to do it. I also think those that do it, should make sure they have their asses covered, because while the law won't stop them, others might -- whether it's right or wrong.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 7 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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skydyvr 0 #16 November 13, 2005 QuoteI think they need to be reminded that there is a bit of that "good book" they have left to read... Yea, the whole second half. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #17 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteI think they need to be reminded that there is a bit of that "good book" they have left to read... Yea, the whole second half. true dat boo! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #18 November 13, 2005 amen to that. If those people had been living back in Jesus' time, they would have been first in line to stone the adultress. And they probably would have stoned Jesus for protecting her. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #19 November 13, 2005 Quoteamen to that. If those people had been living back in Jesus' time, they would have been first in line to stone the adultress. And they probably would have stoned Jesus for protecting her. to bad He doesn't want us to stone THEM. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #20 November 13, 2005 it is His nature that he wouldn't. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #21 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteHee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. I was thinking the same thing. Hope he got a good lick in. Do you actually believe in the 1st Amendment? Do you believe it applies only to those whose opinions you agree with? I totally support the first amendment. I also support the fundamental idea of treating others as you want to be treated. That is, if you are going to grossly disrespect the service of a fallen countryman, his/her family as they lay him/her to rest (which amounts to the equivalent to a kick in the nuts or teeth in my book), then expect a gross mistreatment in return. The first amendment was not designed as a shield so that we could smear one another without respect. In this case it's plain-and-simple bad manners and utter disrespect.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #22 November 13, 2005 QuoteAnd they probably would have stoned Jesus for protecting her. Agree, and I actually feel the same way about much of organized religion today. Not all of it, but much. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,030 #23 November 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHee hee!! I wonder how hard the veteran bumped into the guy...maybe sent him to the hospital. I was thinking the same thing. Hope he got a good lick in. Do you actually believe in the 1st Amendment? Do you believe it applies only to those whose opinions you agree with? I totally support the first amendment. I also support the fundamental idea of treating others as you want to be treated. That is, if you are going to grossly disrespect the service of a fallen countryman, his/her family as they lay him/her to rest (which amounts to the equivalent to a kick in the nuts or teeth in my book), then expect a gross mistreatment in return. The first amendment was not designed as a shield so that we could smear one another without respect. In this case it's plain-and-simple bad manners and utter disrespect. Experssing an opinion, no matter how disagreeable, is not a good reason for assault and battery. Bad manners is STILL not an offense in the USA (if it were, we'd have to build a whole lot of new prisons).. (And let's be clear, I find this protest to be highly disagreeable and the people who made it to be equally disagreeable)... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #24 November 13, 2005 In protesting at a soldier's funeral, these 7 protesters only accomplish making asses of themselves. By sucking one of the soldier's friends/family members into violence, then they have accomplished more of their goal. Why not just ignore them and give them no scene to hide behind.... linz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #25 November 13, 2005 QuoteExperssing an opinion, no matter how disagreeable, is not a good reason for assault and battery. Bad manners is STILL not an offense in the USA (if it were, we'd have to build a whole lot of new prisons).. (And let's be clear, I find this protest to be highly disagreeable and the people who made it to be equally disagreeable) Believe it or not, we agree on this. I'm pointing out that I fully understand why someone might get hurt. I place these protests on the same level as though that burn the flag, I hate both of them, but think both should have the right to do it. I also think those that do it, should make sure they have their asses covered, because while the law won't stop them, others might -- whether it's right or wrong.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
