westboro baptist to protest at Robin's funeral because he played gay man in 'the birdcage'

[Liberal_in_LA]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2726702/Westboro-Baptist-Church-planning-anti-gay-protest-outside-Robin-Williams-funeral-late-actors-role-The-Birdcage.html

of the controversial Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church are planning a protest at tragic actor Robin Williams' funeral over his portrayal of a gay man in the movie The Birdcage.

The Good Will Hunting star passed away on Monday and while details of his funeral have not been made public, members of the church have already announced plans to picket the memorial.

A message posted on the group's official Twitter.com page reads: 'Westboro Baptist Church Hopes To Preach In Lawful Proximity To Robin Williams' Funeral - To Warn The Living: Repent Or Likewise Perish.'

[Salviati]

1. I understand that your title should match that of the article,

but their title should read: "WBC to protest at Robin's funeral because they are a bunch of shitbags who are horrible excuses for human beings"

[shenmue]

2. Or just "WBC sucks"

That would about do it.

They could all carry signs saying "We are cretins" and "We should go home." It would be the first accurate protest they've ever done.

[gordianot]

3. Give them credit they have found a way to get instant attention.

It works every time and instills disgust at their hate. I do wonder if there is a supporter anywhere outside of their inner circle.

[RKP5637]

4. WBC AKA disciples from hell. n/t

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

5. So did they protest the recent death and funeral of Eli Wallach

who played a Godless murdering bandit in the Magnificent Seven? Or is being gay much worse to them?

[theHandpuppet]

6. Their particular hate hangup is for gays

To them, everything else pales by comparison.

[In_The_Wind]

7. Westboro Baptist Church can kiss my ass.

[Initech]

9. Any church that preaches hate and bigotry can kiss my ass.

Part of me wants to be really angry at this but at the same time I'm not the least bit surprised these dipshits would pull something like this. I'm hoping that if we ignore them that they'll go away.

[dixiegrrrrl]

8. Too bad they are all white group.

If they weren't, the police would stop them from gathering to protest.
Problem solved.

[nolabear]

10. Oh pleeeeeeeeze. Because they would find themselves on the business end of COMEDY.

I suppose people might not confront out of respect, but my fantasy is that Louis C.K. and John Stewart and Jimmy Fallon would form a Flying Wedge and shame those idiots with an expertise they have never, ever dreamed of encountering.

And film it for an upcoming HBO Special.

[HipChick]

11. Have they ever showed up?