Westboro Baptist Church Will Picket Robin Williams’ Funeral

[-King-]

The Huffington Post has confirmed that the Westboro Baptist Church will picket Robin Williams’ funeral later this week.

While others worldwide gather to pay their respect to Williams, the WBC has labelled Williams a “f*g pimp” for his roles as a gay club owner in The Birdcage and for his cross-dressing role in Mrs. Doubtfire. What adds fuel to the fire is that the WBC has already tried to disrupt vigils for Williams in San Francisco.

Williams died Monday of asphyxiation at the age of 63. He leaves behind a wife, Susan Schneider, and three children, Cody, 22, Zelda, 25, and Zach, 31. He also leaves behind millions of adoring, yet confused fans.

Shortly after his death, his wife did disclose that he was in the beginning stages of Parkinsons’ disease.

The WBC has gone to its Twitter page to gather support for this cause, as well as its continued “God Hates The Media” campaign. One tweet announces they will “preach in lawful proximity to Robin Williams’ funeral — to warn the living: repent or likewise perish!!” Another posted @Robinwilliams decided to use his considerable talent to push filthy life styles, flagrant debauchery, and hedonism! He knew the toll!” Another church tweet announced “Since his early days in San Francisco @Robinwilliams mocked God, every semblance of righteousness encouraged proud Sinners died unrepentant.”

The Westboro Baptist Church is using Twitter and Reddit against Facebook, Apple, and Google.

The group announced it was picketing the headquarters of social media sites Pinterest, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram as part of the campaign. The WBC has accused Instagram of having a history of removing pictures and even accounts when they contain too many “Bible words,” and claimed Facebook “utilizes every opportunity to aggressively publish and promote f*g propaganda.”

“Westboro Baptist Church will use the Reddit platform, which is usually filled with vanity, science falsely so-called, and other sundry lies; to instead preach righteousness & spread the gospel,” the group said in a news release.

The WBC has picketed soldiers’ funerals, and pushed their anti-gay agenda for many years now. This would be one of the first times the WBC will try to make its presence known at a funeral for a person of this magnitude.

The WBC will have two opportunities to picket. There will be a small, intimate funeral for family and friends, time and place have not been announced. The second will be a public memorial, which is still in the planning stages.

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[Dayze]

And maybe I didn't type out my initial response very well. I don't "wish" death on anyone in the literal sense but I sure a **** won't waste any energy if one of these mentally ill protestors happen to try to prove a point at the wrong time and it went south. You protest a funeral of a veteran killed in combat, you take our chances and get whatever you get (if anything).

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Donger

I would argue the difference is the genesis.

Tooge is reacting to their hatred, displayed by WBC where it isn't warranted or justified (to most people).

He doesn't appear to mind being on their level, just in the opposite direction. He can believe whatever he wants to believe. I was just pointing out the similarity.

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by Donger

I don't know about that. I'm not sure that saying "I wouldn't mind if some of the WBCs get roughed up" is equatable to the WBC intentionally showing up to spread hate.

You've said a lot of dumb shit Dong, but this was dumb even by your standards.

[Easy 6]

Their hearts are black with hate, such a disgusting group of people.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Cochise

He doesn't appear to mind being on their level, just in the opposite direction. He can believe whatever he wants to believe. I was just pointing out the similarity.

And I think that direction is VERY important. WBC celebrates the death of a vet (for example). Dayze says, "Gee, I hope they get dead, too. Assholes."

Like I said, he's reacting to them and they choose to do what they do.

I don't see it as being on the same level at all. No more than me hoping that a violent killer gets executed and being on the same level as the killer.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by BDj23

An anonymous message board and a funeral aren't in the same ball park, it ain't even the same ****ing game.

They aren't going to be anywhere near the funeral, there will be like 5 of them, and plenty of people will show up to screen them off, just like always. The chances of them actually hurting someone in the family or whatever's feelings are next to nil.

And really - what should the punishment be for hurting someone's feelings? Prison time? Torture and execution?

[Otter]

Originally Posted by Donger

I don't know about that. I'm not sure that saying "I wouldn't mind if some of the WBCs get roughed up" is equatable to the WBC intentionally showing up to spread hate.

Donger, you're a guy that calls for war. If I put a gun in your hand and told you to fight what would you do.

No need to answer nancy boy, you give the orders not follow them. amiright? I'd be willing to bet you've never taken a shot to the dome or stepped on a mat. Please stick to the debate club.

[Dayze]

That. Thanks Donger.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

You've said a lot of dumb shit Dong, but this was dumb even by your standards.

That's nice.

Got the hate wagon fueled up yet?

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Otter

Donger, you're a guy that calls for war. If I put a gun in your hand and told you to fight what would you do.

No need to answer nancy boy, you give the orders not follow them. amiright?

[ClevelandBronco]

***Reply that attempts a balance between outrage and enlightenment***

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Their hearts are black with hate, such a disgusting group of people.

Wow, you really took a stand. Can we feature you on "Profiles In Courage"?

[bdj23]

Originally Posted by Cochise

They aren't going to be anywhere near the funeral, there will be like 5 of them, and plenty of people will show up to screen them off, just like always. The chances of them actually hurting someone in the family or whatever's feelings are next to nil.

And really - what should the punishment be for hurting someone's feelings? Prison time? Torture and execution?

I guess, to me.. it's easier to shrug off someone behind a keyboard than it is to shrug off somebody who puts that much effort into their hatred.

I'm not saying I think they should be beaten, tortured, locked up... I just think the world would be a better place without them. Take that for what you will.

[RNR]

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

You've said a lot of dumb shit Dong, but this was dumb even by your standards.

sticking up for your people. Have you guys finished painting the new signs?

[Prison Bitch]

if you said re: the Ferguson rioters: "the world would be a better place without them", I wonder how people would take such a comment. (I don't really, since my point was of course rhetorical)