>FWIW, while I detest Westboro's behavior, I think the court ruled correctly in this case. It's not free speech unless we protect the right to say things we hate.
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>I think some people feel safe in holding to that position when the target of the hate speech doesn't hit close to home.

As I indicated in one of my replies, my ox has been gored on this front, and I still supported free speech (and assembly). Also, see my reply to Viv elsewhere in the thread about the people's response to speech.

Tamar