On Thursday, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law a bill to make disorderly conduct within 500 feet of a funeral or funeral procession a felony, in response to the protesters’ impending visit. Violators can face up to three years in prison and a $10,000.
Illinois has a similar law and at least 11 other states are considering such measures.
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Whitehead said city officials expect only a handful of protesters at Monday’s funeral, but several hundred veterans and other supporters have also notified the department they’ll be in town. A large procession carrying Jones’ body to a local church, then to a nearby cemetery is scheduled to travel through town Monday morning.
Police held a news conference Friday to ask supporters not to engage or fight with the Westboro protesters, and instead provide a respectful and peaceful tribute to Jones.
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Protesting at funerals? At least a few of the cowards are showing their face. This is why I have no respect for these protestors view. As far as I am concerned these punks need a good beating. This family probably had no choice or influence of their son going to Iraq and dying. To protest against this family is simply mean.
Finally, the government is doing something. I think 500 feet is still to close.
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On Thursday, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law a bill to make disorderly conduct within 500 feet of a funeral or funeral procession a felony, in response to the protesters’ impending visit. Violators can face up to three years in prison and a $10,000.
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03-05-2006, 08:28 PM
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