News Shawnee Mission East

Jilly · 02-05-2009, 05:12 PM

Is something going on? A lot of my friends on facebook have said they were proud of the kids there or were in prayer for the kids there? I looked on the news websites and didn't see anything pertaining to that....anyone have a clue?

**Donger** · 02-05-2009, 05:14 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/703/story/1019356.html

**Mr. Kotter** · 02-05-2009, 05:14 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/703/story/1019356.html

Hundreds counter Phelps' anti-gay picketers at Shawnee Mission East
By JIM SULLINGER
The Kansas City Star
When Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church picket a soldier’s funeral, a cadre of Patriot Guard riders typically shows up to protest the picketers.

But when the Westboro group showed up this afternoon at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, hundreds of students and adults gathered on three corners to show their disdain for the church’s anti-gay message.

The Phelps group was confined to the fourth corner at 75th Street and Mission Road.

Westboro church members believe that God is punishing America for tolerating homosexuality. They have drawn harsh criticism across the nation for picketing at funerals of servicemen and servicewomen.

Their message didn’t sit well with many students at the high school where, according to student Jake Davidson, there is a Gay and Straight Alliance at the school and students elected a homecoming king in 2007 who was openly gay.

“Everyone is equal whether you’re gay or straight,” said Davidson, a 16-year-old junior from Leawood and an organizer of the student protest.

“It’s really cool that everyone wants to be involved and take a stand against this. It doesn’t surprise me that everyone wants to help out.”

He said word of the counterprotest ran through the school like wildfire.

“It’s pretty much all anyone has been talking about this week,” he said.

Karl Krawitz, East principal, said the administration worked with Prairie Village police to make sure the dismissal of school went smoothly, and the demonstration did not impede traffic or the dismissal process.

“The safety of our students and staff is a top priority,” he said.

Police were out in force to make sure that the two groups were separated and that traffic flowed smoothly through the intersection.

Johnny Vegas · 02-05-2009, 05:15 PM

all I know with facebook right now is people are getting SOS messages from their friends and need money or something bad will help their friend thats in trouble. someone already lost $1,500 to the scam.

Spott · 02-05-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by badmajama

all I know with facebook right now is people are getting SOS messages from their friends and need money or something bad will help their friend thats in trouble. someone already lost $1,500 to the scam.

I don't even use facebook and I get those spam emails almost every day.

Jilly · 02-05-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

I don't even use facebook and I get those spam emails almost every day.

I haven't gotten one spam email on facebook, ever

Spott · 02-05-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

I haven't gotten one spam email on facebook, ever

What's your email address so I can forward them to you?

Johnny Vegas · 02-05-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

I don't even use facebook and I get those spam emails almost every day.

I don't have facebook either and I would get those kind of emails, too. I always wanted to play along, but didn't want to give info unknowingly. I read about this facebook scam on CNN.com.

kstater · 02-05-2009, 05:17 PM

Ultimately the counter protest will bring more attention to Phelp's gang than if they had done nothing.

These people don't deserve the time of day. If people start ignoring them, they'll go away eventually.

Stewie · 02-05-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Ultimately the counter protest will bring more attention to Phelp's gang than if they had done nothing.

These people don't deserve the time of day. If people start ignoring them, they'll go away eventually.

I'm pretty sure he's not going away and he's losing money because of his notoriety. Keep it going.

WilliamTheIrish · 02-05-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Ultimately the counter protest will bring more attention to Phelp's gang than if they had done nothing.

These people don't deserve the time of day. If people start ignoring them, they'll go away eventually.

I used to think the same way. But the Phelps church isn't growing. It's dying. I'm proud to know that kids have the moxy to organize a peaceful demonstration and show support for their classmate.

**Dave Lane** · 02-05-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I used to think the same way. But the Phelps church isn't growing. It's dying. I'm proud to know that kids have the moxy to organize a peaceful demonstration and show support for their classmate.

Completely agree. The more the spotlight is on this cockroach the less he will be able to dupe others.

memyselfI · 02-05-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Completely agree. The more the spotlight is on this cockroach the less he will be able to dupe others.

I tend to agree with this as well. I thought the kids were doing a good thing protecting their turf. I think the 'cburch' are an acting troupe who get a thrill out of people by being outlandish. I saw one of them take an American flag out of a bag and blow her nose on it.

They obviously are acting out to get publicity and it works. Where I think it's wrong is that the MEDIA focuses so much attention on them. Let people put together grass roots counter protests like this one but keep the media coverage of them at a minimum.

**Saul Good** · 02-05-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

They obviously are acting out to get publicity and it works. Where I think it's wrong is that the MEDIA focuses so much attention on them. Let people put together grass roots counter protests like this one but keep the media coverage of them at a minimum.

Exactly. Giving attention whores attention is stupid. If 20 idiots stand in an empty field and yell "God hates queers" at the top of their lungs and nobody heard them, would they still make a sound?

Don't give an idiot an audience. When you protest and argue with them, you get demonstrations from Fred Phelps and 6,000 posts from DarthCarlSatan in 6 months.

kstater · 02-05-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I'm proud to know that kids have the moxy to organize a peaceful demonstration and show support for their classmate.

100% agree.

02-05-2009, 05:12 PM	Topic Starter
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Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $3424285	http://www.kansascity.com/703/story/1019356.html Hundreds counter Phelps' anti-gay picketers at Shawnee Mission East By JIM SULLINGER The Kansas City Star When Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church picket a soldier’s funeral, a cadre of Patriot Guard riders typically shows up to protest the picketers. But when the Westboro group showed up this afternoon at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, hundreds of students and adults gathered on three corners to show their disdain for the church’s anti-gay message. The Phelps group was confined to the fourth corner at 75th Street and Mission Road. Westboro church members believe that God is punishing America for tolerating homosexuality. They have drawn harsh criticism across the nation for picketing at funerals of servicemen and servicewomen. Their message didn’t sit well with many students at the high school where, according to student Jake Davidson, there is a Gay and Straight Alliance at the school and students elected a homecoming king in 2007 who was openly gay. “Everyone is equal whether you’re gay or straight,” said Davidson, a 16-year-old junior from Leawood and an organizer of the student protest. “It’s really cool that everyone wants to be involved and take a stand against this. It doesn’t surprise me that everyone wants to help out.” He said word of the counterprotest ran through the school like wildfire. “It’s pretty much all anyone has been talking about this week,” he said. Karl Krawitz, East principal, said the administration worked with Prairie Village police to make sure the dismissal of school went smoothly, and the demonstration did not impede traffic or the dismissal process. “The safety of our students and staff is a top priority,” he said. Police were out in force to make sure that the two groups were separated and that traffic flowed smoothly through the intersection. __________________ "I've always said I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment...We see what's going on around the league, but at the same time, I'll never do anything that's going to hurt us from keeping the great players around me.”
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