Human Barricade to Stop the Westboro Baptist Church

Dearest Reader,

     EVENTS:
-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: JANUARY 10, 5:30 PM; JOEL D. VALDEZ MAIN LIBRARY, 101 N STONE AVE
-CHRISTINA GREEN'S FUNERAL: JANUARY 13, 1 PM; ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, 8560 N SHANNON

------------UPDATE JANUARY 10, 1 PM------------
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FUNDRAISER!!! We officially have a PHELPS-A-THON where we can raise money for a local anti-violence group right here in Tucson. Spread the word: http://phelps-a-thon.com/arizona/
Let's raise money against the hate these guys are trying to spread!

------------UPDATE JANUARY 10, 2 AM------------

Christina Green's funeral has been stated to be this Thursday, January 13, at 1 PM. It will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, at 8560 North Shannon Road. http://tinypic.com/r/2nq87wh/7

We are currently getting in touch with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to discuss how we should go about this Thursday. Additionally, we hope to get in touch with the family (or have St. Elizabeth Ann Seton do so) in order to ensure that they know we'll be there, and are alright with us being there.

Additionally, there is an organizational meeting planned for tomorrow (Monday, the 10th) evening at 5:30 PM at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library. The address is 101 N Stone Ave. Thanks to Margaret Still for suggesting the time and venue.

ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER: EVERYTHING WE DO MUST BE PEACEFUL. WBC MAKES THEIR MONEY BY SUING THOSE WHO BECOME UNRULY TOWARDS THEM. Stay classy, everyone.

Finally, thanks to everybody for the incredible response. This event is so much bigger than anything we expected, and we know that the victims and their families will be far more grateful than we are.

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The Westboro Baptist Church is going to picket the funerals of the Tucson shooting victims. If you haven't heard of them, look them up to see the kind of hatred they have spread at the funerals of people like soldiers who serve our country. We can't stop them because they have the right to protest under the 1st Amendment. We can, however, make a human barricade to keep them away from the funerals. We don't know when or where any of them are yet, but as soon as we know, we can start planning.

Note: THIS MUST BE PEACEFUL. One way the church makes their money is to provoke people into confrontations and then sue them. DO NOT BE PROVOKED.

As soon as we get specific information about the time and place of the funerals, we will let everyone know.

We shouldn't do anything loud or offensive that would draw attention to us. Remember, we will be at these funerals. We should be there so that the families don't have to see these protests. Even if we are unsuccessful at keeping them away from the funeral or if they end up not showing up, the families will see how many people are there to support them.

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The Westboro Baptist Church is known for picketing the funerals of fallen troops, propagating anti-gay hatred, and perpetuating hate towards those of Jewish faith. And now, they are coming to Tucson, AZ.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church)

In light of the recent tragedy in Tucson, AZ where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is still in critical condition, several others injured, and 6 others dead, the Westboro Bap...tist Church has announced their plans to picket the upcoming funerals.

We cannot, as citizens of Arizona, continue to allow our towns, cities, homes, and lives to be inundated with bigotry and hatred. WE MUST TAKE A STAND!

While the dates of these funerals are yet to be announced, we can still rally support and create a coalition geared towards peacefully protesting the Westboro Baptist Church as they invade our city. We MUST take this opportunity to show them the power of kindness, love, and equality. We MUST take a stand not only for ourselves, but also for the innocent lives lost and the families that are trying to cope with such devastating losses.

Yours truly,

     Alexa