The Associated Press reports that legislation banning protests within 3oo feet of a funeral or burial service has been rushed through the Arizona legislature with unanimous support. It was signed into law shortly thereafter. The legislation was written in response to the Westboro Baptist Church's decision to picket the funeral of Christina Taylor Green, the 9-year-old girl killed in Saturday's shooting. (A screen capture of the picket schedule is
Arizona's Protest Ban is Misguided
Arizona's Protest Ban is Misguided
Arizona's Protest Ban is Misguided
The Associated Press reports that legislation banning protests within 3oo feet of a funeral or burial service has been rushed through the Arizona legislature with unanimous support. It was signed into law shortly thereafter. The legislation was written in response to the Westboro Baptist Church's decision to picket the funeral of Christina Taylor Green, the 9-year-old girl killed in Saturday's shooting. (A screen capture of the picket schedule is