Westboro Baptist coming to the area
I guess my email was read aloud on Z104 this morning, I didn't get to hear it cuz I was out on the water, but it got out nonetheless (after they had a little fun with my name).
Here's what I'm thinking, the one they have planned for the 1st needs to have a large turn out, hopefully discouraging them from doing any of the other. I know thats probably not realisitic cuz they are asshats. I would like to get as many people as possible there, with signs, air horns, pretty much anything that isn't going to get anyone arrested, or hurt. The state police/VBPD will be escorting these jackasses. I have been told that they bring film crews and such, as this is how they fund their operations. They intentionally provoke people into a physical confrontation, get it on video, and file lawsuits. Fundage they recieve from these lawsuits goes to their cause. So I'm asking, if you come out, please do not do let these assholes push you to the point of a physical confrontation.
I think with all the noise, signs, and just people in general, we can get to them. There isn't really a large amount of parking right in the general area, however, there is a shopping center a little farther down shore drive where everyone could park and meet, and get organized that afternoon. I'd really like to get enough people to surround them, with enough signs to block out their signage, making enough noise that noone will be able to hear their nonsense. So tell all your friends. I'm going to do some research on the parking lot, get in touch with VSP and find out just what exactly we can get away with. And do some PR work seeing if I can get some supplies and such donated. Whatever is left over can be passed on to someone who will be attending the next protest they have scheduled (I'd love to make all of them, but I leave the 3rd for a mini deployment).
Also, for anyone thats military, don't show up in uniform please. I've contacted 10 on your side trying to get them to come out, and don't want anyone getting in any shit for doing an interview in uniform..
Also, if anyone could volunteer some photography skills, stills and video (just in case) that would also be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by yeldak99; Nov 14, 2008 at 12:03 PM.




