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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:03 PM Original message |
Westboro Baptist: where is the money trail? |
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sensate2000 (86 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. I've never heard of them getting contributions. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Most of Fred's kids are lawyers |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:14 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. I heard one of the Phemale Phelpses on NPR -- foul-mouthed, |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 02:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
21. They all look and sound like zombies |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. I would also doubt that they have many other expenses. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 02:16 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. Yep |
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davidinalameda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. they make lots of money on these law suits |
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Uta (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:11 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Thats right. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:58 PM Response to Reply #2 |
19. I've always wondered on what grounds they would prevail |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
3. Lawsuits |
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Uta (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:17 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. No need |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 02:25 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. Fred was disbarred |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
4. They'll sue anybody. They'll probably sue me for posting on this thread |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. As others said - they make their money as lawyers (fees) and their own lawsuits. |
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tanyev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. I've wondered that myself for quite a while. |
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Uta (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:19 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. They have a steady stream of money |
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plumbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
11. Their family are the only members, about 90 or so. They sue people |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
14. Well, dang. Here I was hoping there was a chance to cut off their support |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
15. Our notion of freedom of speech in this country implies no responsibility. It is obsolete. n/t |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:52 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. Hmmm.... I wonder if someone could sue Westboro on the basis of |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:54 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. I would think so ... I don't see why that and harassment are not valid ... n/t |
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Uta (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 02:34 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. I believe that was the main argument in recent S.C. case |
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justiceischeap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
17. If you want to know more & can stomach it, find "Fall from Grace" |
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Trajan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-05-11 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
24. They are lawyers ... |
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