Bombastic overkill
We do not need yet another law, still less one that may well infringe on the First Amendment, to "protect" yet another special class.
To the extent the Phelps fruitloops convey a message about AIDS, Iraq, foreign policy in general or any other political issue, that message is protected speech.
To the extent they take that onto PRIVATE property, obstruct traffic, engage in "hate speech" or confrontation with private parties, they are engaged in harassment, trespass and other already-illegal activities.
Politicians tripping over themselves to curry favor by fawning over one group by demonizing another and using the Constitution to do it help no-one.
We do not need yet another law, still less one that may well infringe on the First Amendment, to "protect" yet another special class.
To the extent the Phelps fruitloops convey a message about AIDS, Iraq, foreign policy in general or any other political issue, that message is protected speech.
To the extent they take that onto PRIVATE property, obstruct traffic, engage in "hate speech" or confrontation with private parties, they are engaged in harassment, trespass and other already-illegal activities.
Politicians tripping over themselves to curry favor by fawning over one group by demonizing another and using the Constitution to do it help no-one.