Frivolous lawsuit or justice?

[JnJ]

I've been there when these yahoos have protested. I support the desision 100% I hope he gets to take over their "church" and burns it to the ground.

 

[rohanski]

I find it amazing how a lot of religous people hide their hate behind religion. In my experience I don't trust anyone that has to tell me they are a christian when I never asked.

 

[Whiskey]

Worse then that are the folks who spontaneously state "I'm a good Christian" when you are arguing with them or they have done something wrong.

 

[cubbies]

I think it is justice. Besides the fact that I think it is fair punishment, it seems to me that the court ordered the amount of $. It didnt sound like the guy was sueing for 11 million, it sounded like he was sueing and the jury awarded that penalty. That would certainly not make it frivolous.

And I am sorry Yuri, if I ever came into contact with one of those whackos, especially at a friend or family members funeral, they would be getting beat. There is no two ways about it.

 

[srm775]

Here is my take. Yes, it is frivoulous.

It's only frivoulous when it's not your child that's being buried. I'm pretty certain that Mr. Snyder, as well as myself, believe that the lawsuit is completely justified.

But, it is sickening that these "church" folks can get away with dishonoring someone who fights for their freedom. These people that picketed those funerals aren't christians, they are barbarians who are brainwashed by a cult. Good for Mr. Snyder, and I hope this permanently stops these stupid demonstrations in EVERY state.

To go one step further, I hope that the whole group dies covered in syphilitic sores.

 

[Evan!]

Worse then that are the folks who spontaneously state "I'm a good Christian" when you are arguing with them or they have done something wrong.

Yeah, what he said. There have been good christians and there have been bad christians. A christian could cherry-pick parts of the bible to lead a peaceful, loving life...or a christian could cherry-pick other parts of the bible to justify stoning their only child to death for daring to disrespect their parents. There is nothing inherently good or evil about christians, and the number of "these guys aren't true christians" comments (as if anyone knows exactly what a true christian is supposed to be like) is alarming and depressing. Hell, for all we know, these "cultists" could be more perfect christians than the pope...and unless someone has a direct hotline to god her/him/itself, I don't see how that can be refuted or proven, either way. But regardless, it doesn't surprise me that these guys are claiming to be christian any more then it surprises me that Phelps has brown hair...less perhaps, considering how certain passages in the bible are commonly used to justify hatred and evil.

Anyway, regardless of the religious aspect, these crackpots are scary. I've seen interviews with Phelps and his daughters, and they're very calm and normal-seeming people in their everyday lives. They don't run around the house screaming "KILL THE ****" or anything like that...which, to me, makes their whole "church" all the more terrifying. These people are truly scum.

But here's the thing: they feed off of the media coverage. Nobody would know who Fred Phelps was if it weren't for our obsession with these crazy bastards. I'm sure they don't have 11 million bucks to fork over, so this will probably do nothing but give them more attention that they don't need.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

And I am sorry Yuri, if I ever came into contact with one of those whackos, especially at a friend or family members funeral, they would be getting beat. There is no two ways about it.

Hey, I'm just trying to protect you (and this thread from being closed). This particular group thrives on negative attention. If they happen to be able to tie your name to a threat, you will likely have an ugly lawsuit on your hands. Because you made the threat, you would lose, and they would tout their win as some sort of moral victory. Now, if you made good on your threat, I'm sure it would feel good to win the fistfight. However, it would just garner more attention for these people, and they'd start whining about religious oppression. And you'd still find yourself in the middle of a lawsuit/criminal case that you'd lose. It makes me mad, too. These are some of the reasons that Phelps and his "church" still exist - they are very good at twisting any situation into something that "benefits" them. That's why this $11M win is such a sweet victory.

 

[Whiskey]

Hey, I'm just trying to protect you (and this thread from being closed). This particular group thrives on negative attention. If they happen to be able to tie your name to a threat, you will likely have an ugly lawsuit on your hands. Because you made the threat, you would lose, and they would tout their win as some sort of moral victory. Now, if you made good on your threat, I'm sure it would feel good to win the fistfight. However, it would just garner more attention for these people, and they'd start whining about religious oppression. And you'd still find yourself in the middle of a lawsuit/criminal case that you'd lose. It makes me mad, too. These are some of the reasons that Phelps and his "church" still exist - they are very good at twisting any situation into something that "benefits" them. That's why this $11M win is such a sweet victory.

I'd have to agree with that, it's why I leaned more towards them spontaneously combusting. Wouldn't that be a sight, news camera slowing panning across these ass-hats screaming their moronic rhetoric and POOF!! they suddenly burst into flames. I wonder if anyone would take the time to piss on them?

As much as I would like to give these folks some Louisville slugger time, it would just further their cause. So please, if there is a God above, let's see some of that Old Testament smiting.

 

[DeathBrewer]

F%&K the Westboro Baptist Church.

They can DIAF and I'll dance around the flames.

I think they're full of bullsh!t anyway, they seem to try to offend people just so they can get beat and end up sueing the people they're harrassing. not sure if I would have condoned this court decision in other circumstances, but i'm glad they got screwed on this one.

 

[Alamo_Beer]

Old Testament smiting.

Haha that would be a good name for a beer :rockin:

Yeah I'll have to agree that these folks are F'ed up! And I totaly agree with the "Support the troops but stop the war" sentiment

 

[Evan!]

It would be so LOLZ if god/jebus/mohammad/etc. actually loved ****

 

[Alamo_Beer]

Or was one...

 

[Evan!]

Or was one...

Given how many of the anti-gay-rights republican politicans are turning out to be closeted homosexuals, it wouldn't surprise me if Phelps is one too.

 

[Alamo_Beer]

I meant god...but yeah him too

 

[Evan!]

I meant god...but yeah him too

niiiiiice....:rockin:

 

[rohanski]

She is kinda cute! Wonder how EdWorts Aplewine would work on her????

+1 Too bad she's so effed up.

 

[Sherpa FE]

I completely disagree and I am quite familiar with the case. Was McDonald's wrong for not being more forth coming about the fat content? Probably.

However, Ronald McDonald did not force that girl's family to eat at McDonald's 3 times a day or to sit around and not exercise. That would be like me suing Samuel Smiths for making good beer, man it tastes so good, but it makes me drunk, I'm going to sue because the bottles do not state that I will get drunk if I continue to drink them.

I was referring to the person with the coffee, and yes they did get what they deserve in that case.
Again, the actual story was lost in translation and sensationalism reporting, they (the news) just wanted the "shock" of the story, and sadly most people do not know the truth behind it.

 

[Evan!]

+1 Too bad she's so effed up.

Get her lit up on AW and then talk her into the ol' EF. I'm sure daddy would love that. Send him pictures!

 

[EvilTOJ]

+1 Too bad she's so effed up.

yea but everyone knows it's the crazy chicks that are good in the sack

 

[EdWort]

Honestly, if they ever showed up at one of my friends funerals I would be on death row.

Na, this is Texas. I'm sure you feared for your life. Self defense, pure and simple.

 

[Evets]

I think all those A-hoes oughta be hitching a ride on a comet or something.

 

[Fingers]

Na, this is Texas. I'm sure you feared for your life. Self defense, pure and simple.

Look out! They're coming straight for us!