[topher]

MUST counteract Phelps' protest. I am contacting everybody I know in Auburn, AL. Welcome help from other AL-based FReepers to counteract Phelps.

It is a Federal Offense to interfere with a Christian Service. If his folks become disruptive in any shape, then they can be arrested.

This is from the FACE Act. The Conservatives put in the religious provision after the liberals demanded criminalizing obstructing the entrance to an abortion clinic.

It is a pretty severe penalties for violating this act.

If the Rev. Phelps wishes to disrupt the funeral service, then it is time for citizens arrest for him and his followers. THERE MAY BE OTHER GROUNDS FOR ARREST AS WELL.

[Wife of D28Man]

A very public arrest would throw a hitch in their git-along. (Fox News ought to get a heads up on this one.) Dems who aren't aware of this guy would be thrilled to think that the homophobic Christian Right is getting what it deserves, and would jump on board - only to find out (waay too late) that it is one of their own. And who would be doing the prosecuting? Why, the Bush Administration..

I know a more immediate demonstration of opprobrium would be infinitely more satisfying viscerally, but doing it the legal route would be far more effective...

[trussell]

Hope this will be done...maybe it will make him leave our heroes alone!!