tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post8044023272685677415..comments2023-11-05T03:56:08.325-08:00Comments on Murrmurrs: Expensive SpeechMurr Brewsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-62240129038782008982011-05-05T22:18:25.713-07:002011-05-05T22:18:25.713-07:00I was visiting my daughter and her family at Fort ...I was visiting my daughter and her family at Fort Riley during some big outdoor festival when the bikers roared down Officer's Row to form a human wall at the funeral of a soldier. The crowd went nuts, cheering them on, saluting them. Brought tears to this lesbian's eyes.<br /><br />BTW, they once picketed my church, the Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, and I've never seen so many Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-58988860910121937322011-04-05T15:31:54.251-07:002011-04-05T15:31:54.251-07:00Ack, that pustule is disgusting - the perfect meta...Ack, that pustule is disgusting - the perfect metaphor for Westboro Baptist Church. This isn't just a free speach issue - those people ooze insanity, and this is nothing short of stalking, pure harassment. And they're not a church, not a baptist church, anyway. They ought to be sued for consumer fraud - false and misleading advertising. The FTC should hit 'em up with some hefty finesJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-66082173936207586242011-04-05T15:31:53.557-07:002011-04-05T15:31:53.557-07:00I'm always so conflicted about the Free Speech...I'm always so conflicted about the Free Speech thing. Screaming "Fire!" in a crowded auditorium isn't covered by free speech because it puts people in danger. But denying people the right to say good-bye to loved ones in a respectful manner is horrible in another way. But then I think if no one paid attention to them, they would slip off the radar. Hence, I feel like a lifeintheboomerlanehttp://www.lifeintheboomerlane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-9455027948499818022011-04-05T15:31:53.301-07:002011-04-05T15:31:53.301-07:00Check. Check. And, yes... check, again! Couldn&#...Check. Check. And, yes... check, again! Couldn't agree with these views more. The Citizens Unite case as atrocious as the decision that put Bush in office. Maybe more so. At least we eventually got rid of Bush. It will take an act of Congress to turn Citizens over and I don't see that happening. I say water-board them all.injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-47074044464462376332011-04-05T15:31:53.008-07:002011-04-05T15:31:53.008-07:00Agreed, free speech for everyone whether you agree...Agreed, free speech for everyone whether you agree with them or not. Corporations are not people, recently I saw something about how to prove corporations are not people, they can't marry, adopt children, serve on a jury, several other things that I forget right now.<br><br>Like the nude dancers pre-silicone!!Kulkurihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09198195648066700925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-86872897740680674532011-04-05T15:31:52.845-07:002011-04-05T15:31:52.845-07:00It just goes to show you that you don't need m...It just goes to show you that you don't need much in the brains department to be a member of congress, just some money... lots and lots of money.Robert the Skeptichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-63877008056742065232011-03-23T13:01:36.351-07:002011-03-23T13:01:36.351-07:00It just goes to show you that you don't need m...It just goes to show you that you don't need much in the brains department to be a member of congress, just some money... lots and lots of money.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-70520445222695977172011-03-16T17:56:26.001-07:002011-03-16T17:56:26.001-07:00Thanks, Nance. Beth's piece is terrific.Thanks, Nance. <a href="http://nutwoodjunction.blogspot.com/2011/03/speaking-freely.html" rel="nofollow">Beth's piece</a> is terrific.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-79735567413766764312011-03-16T17:47:33.291-07:002011-03-16T17:47:33.291-07:00Murr,
" But that's a mighty big G-string ...Murr,<br />" But that's a mighty big G-string and it holds a lot of cash."...Oh, I am going to quote this all over the real world (maybe even the blogosphere) and I'll try hard to remember to give credit between taking my bows.<br /><br />...and, Beth, heading over to read your version. I've all but lost it over these guys. I realize it's all about precedent with the Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166865250789996825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-5348242135718003692011-03-16T12:46:43.840-07:002011-03-16T12:46:43.840-07:00As a devout Capitalist, I am opposed to free speec...As a devout Capitalist, I am opposed to free speech. Everything should come with a price. If not, how will the market decide?MikeWJ at Too Many Morningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05357719098554598893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-14386575157321079172011-03-15T05:53:38.971-07:002011-03-15T05:53:38.971-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-9255993429032341962011-03-14T20:45:34.297-07:002011-03-14T20:45:34.297-07:00I agree with you, and wrote an entry about it rece...I agree with you, and wrote an entry about it recently. I had maybe one person speak up and disagree, but most agreed that as deplorable as these people are, they are protected under the law.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-66408575089377429772011-03-14T10:17:46.118-07:002011-03-14T10:17:46.118-07:00Agreed, free speech for everyone whether you agree...Agreed, free speech for everyone whether you agree with them or not. Corporations are not people, recently I saw something about how to prove corporations are not people, they can't marry, adopt children, serve on a jury, several other things that I forget right now.<br /><br />Like the nude dancers pre-silicone!!Kulkurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198195648066700925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-43275834841401772992011-03-14T07:59:31.964-07:002011-03-14T07:59:31.964-07:00Our views on this are so parallel--the ruling abou...Our views on this are so parallel--the ruling about corporate free speech enraged me--still does. But I do agree with this last ruling, free speech by HUMANS should be protected, even when it's detestable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-22360024031731617542011-03-14T07:49:41.006-07:002011-03-14T07:49:41.006-07:00You are not only completely right, you are smart a...You are not only completely right, you are smart and funny while expressing it. So glad you commented on my recent post so I could find you and put you on my favorites!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768569658001165651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-39710413925413159632011-03-13T10:00:10.164-07:002011-03-13T10:00:10.164-07:00Check. Check. And, yes... check, again! Couldn&#...Check. Check. And, yes... check, again! Couldn't agree with these views more. The Citizens Unite case as atrocious as the decision that put Bush in office. Maybe more so. At least we eventually got rid of Bush. It will take an act of Congress to turn Citizens over and I don't see that happening. I say water-board them all.injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-26302019282423413762011-03-13T09:33:07.314-07:002011-03-13T09:33:07.314-07:00There are no apostrophes big enough to put around ...There are no apostrophes big enough to put around the word "church" any more. It is such a shame that these insidiously clever cretins get the ink they do; they're working the media like Gepetto worked Pinocchio. In addition to their teeny little "church," they've got a large successful family law firm and they know exactly what they can get away with. Too bad their Julie Zickefoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-76855161792638523112011-03-13T06:50:31.745-07:002011-03-13T06:50:31.745-07:00I'm always so conflicted about the Free Speech...I'm always so conflicted about the Free Speech thing. Screaming "Fire!" in a crowded auditorium isn't covered by free speech because it puts people in danger. But denying people the right to say good-bye to loved ones in a respectful manner is horrible in another way. But then I think if no one paid attention to them, they would slip off the radar. Hence, I feel like a lifeintheboomerlanehttp://www.lifeintheboomerlane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-59698884848465683992011-03-12T23:33:40.363-08:002011-03-12T23:33:40.363-08:00I agree with ME (which sounds a ego-centric, but i...I agree with ME (which sounds a ego-centric, but it's the commenter from above). The next time the WBC has a funeral for one of their own, I'm going to round up all of my most flaming and fabulous fag friends, get on a bus, and have one helluva road trip. Then, since we happen to be in Kansas anyway, we're going to dress as characters from the Wizard of Oz, and parade around singingLisa Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881705944744985243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-57822105454612342922011-03-12T17:42:53.201-08:002011-03-12T17:42:53.201-08:00I think we should watch for Westboro Baptist Churc...I think we should watch for Westboro Baptist Church to have it's next funeral and ask every 'fag in drag' that is willing to the church's front door to hold signs stating "God hates Baptists" and "All Baptists are going to hell", or some such....you know, to practice free speech and all. AND, ship all those holding signs that say, "God hates the USA"MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979428054944282055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-31981084211063834142011-03-12T15:46:23.073-08:002011-03-12T15:46:23.073-08:00I'm a little fuzzy at the moment, but I read s...I'm a little fuzzy at the moment, but I read something recently that said the Supreme Court ruling actually opened the door to such demonstrations being shut down by local statute. By specifically stating it was a matter of "free speech" it somehow opened the door for local authorities to ban the demonstrations on many other levels. Sorry I can't be more specific but frankly, Mr. Charlestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497415823443875308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-86983897695694846252011-03-12T11:34:51.413-08:002011-03-12T11:34:51.413-08:00Causing a ruckus at a funeral interferes with the ...Causing a ruckus at a funeral interferes with the deceased's right the "the pursuit of happiness," in my opinion, and is therefore unconstitutional. The Supreme Court was incorrect in this ruling which allows politics and hate speech to be injected into what should be a private and sacred moment; it is the spiritual equivalent of being allowed to yell "Fire!" in a crowdedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-36849411908584899052011-03-12T09:20:52.952-08:002011-03-12T09:20:52.952-08:00It pains me that Phelps is getting so much publici...It pains me that Phelps is getting so much publicity. When he was "just" picketing gay pride marches, nobody cared. People cared a little more when he started picketing the funerals of people who died of AIDS, but now that he's everywhere, people are finally noticing him. I've been aware of and disgusted by him for 25 years.<br /><br />You should read the biography written byBev Sykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794928133704720689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-60026196804884517822011-03-12T08:47:34.329-08:002011-03-12T08:47:34.329-08:00..."limit free speech to those entities who, ......"limit free speech to those entities who, I don't know, breathe and fit on a bus."<br />Having a problem reconciling the transfer of unimaginable gobs of money to politicians as free speech? Money talks babe!davidpricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529385016234601788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-91964744621907418842011-03-12T08:33:40.406-08:002011-03-12T08:33:40.406-08:00I like your idea. Where are we meeting to do this?...I like your idea. Where are we meeting to do this?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.com