QUESTION: What did the Supreme Court rule about people holding up signs at military funerals, saying things like "God Hates Fags"?
REACTION: American culture is getting out of touch with the idea of compassion. In the New York Times there is a quote by the Chief Justice John G. Roberts saying that "Speech is powerful." If the Supreme Court really believes that, then they should not allow people to hold up signs saying very rude, detestable things at funerals. Yet for people who disagree, and say that things like this are alright are just attempting to grapple onto the idea of Freedom of Speech. They must assume that even if what you are saying hurts someone, its okay, because you are entitled to say what you feel. Yet, exercising your rights, and saying things like"God Hates Fags", when people are already mourning could stir up lots of dissension. It seems that America has become very desensitized to things such as respect for the mourning, and even respect for the dead. What happened to ideas on protection in this country? In lots of cultures, other than American, there are certain traditions set in place for dealing with a mourning family. What is the idea of this in American culture? Has there been anything set in place for the protection of those who are mourning?
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