I heard that Charleston and some other South Carolina town were passing municipal ordinances forbidding demonstrations at the up coming funerals for the victims at the AME church last week. Excellent idea. In civilized countries families can bury their dead in peace. Anyone at a funeral is a mourner and should conduct themselves accordingly. Otherwise they should not be there.
The Supremes don't seem to understand this. Some four years ago they held that the "Westboro Baptist Church" must be allowed to demonstrate at the funeral of a marine killed in Afghanistan, calling the demonstration free speech. There are some limits on free speech, and funerals are special sad occasions that should be free of disorderly ranting.
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