Hate groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church should never be allowed to protest a funeral. They use the word "Church" in there name to hide behind religious freedom laws, and then pick and choose the parts of the bible that they want to follow while blatantly ignoring the parts that condemn themselves. Groups that are legally recognized as hate groups should only be allowed to protest a person's funeral on their own property. Freedom of religion and speech laws were not created to encourage or allow the spreading of hate, and they should never be an excuse for harassment. Bullying in schools has become a national issue since bullying has been proven to cause emotional and mental heath problems that can lead to permanent issues and in some cases suicide (especially in LGTB youth). The government should set an example by holding these people accountable for their harmful actions. It's important that everyone's voice and opinions can be heard, but when a group exists solely to hurt others, they shouldn't be allowed to hide behind the 1st Amendment.
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