According to the website GodHatesFags.com, the Westboro Baptist Church has planned a picket at the Cottonbowl in Dallas, TX on January 2^nd.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Westboro, a quick google image search should provide you with all you need to know about these clowns.

I was going to say, “It’s like having the Klu Klux Klan marching through our town except…” but I can’t think of any relevant distinction between the two groups. Obnoxious, hateful and stupid. Well, they don’t wear hoods.

In one of the first articles I ever wrote for OccupyDallas.org, I pointed out the ridiculousness in the police response to Occupy camps when compared to the protection Westboro frequently receives while picketing the funerals of deceased servicemen. Honestly, I didn’t know disrupting a grieving family with signs that say “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” is covered under the first amendment. Somehow, I don’t think our forefathers would agree.

It’s as if the cities are jumping up and down yelling, “Look at us! We respect the first Amendment!” Good for you. And they do; if the speech is hateful and disturbing enough to cause a scene. Sixteen kids holding American flags and singing the Star Spangled Banner? They get SWAT.

I digress. Here’s what I want: I would like to call on members of our military, the LGBT community, Anons and anyone who has participated in demonstrations for equality to assemble on Jan 2^nd against Westboro.

If you would like to participate in a demonstration against Westboro, please e-mail: dallasdemonstration@gmail.com. Details of our demonstration will be decided through e-mail or private chat.

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