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.

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, 05:18 PM

I'm a proud grad of SME. Nice to see them slamming that dickhead. "We're SME! Our football team is rocking because we're white and slow and rich!"

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, 05:19 PM

wow.....thank you....

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

**Donger** · 02-05-2009, 05:21 PM

That intersection at 75th and Mission was always dangerous.

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.

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.

memyselfI · 02-05-2009, 06:20 PM

I have a son that goes there and I went there myself. The Phelps clan was protesting that a really great young man who was named Homecoming King and attended the dance with his boyfriend last year. He's openly gay and is a great kid who I have the pleasure of knowing myself.

http://www.pitch.com/2008-05-08/news...mecoming-king/

memyselfI · 02-05-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

I'm a proud grad of SME. Nice to see them slamming that dickhead. "We're SME! Our football team is rocking because we're white and slow and rich!"

What year did you graduate?

02-05-2009, 05:12 PM
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02-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
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02-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#3
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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Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $6969900 VARSITY	That intersection at 75th and Mission was always dangerous. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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02-05-2009, 06:20 PM	#14
memyselfI CHANGEd your mind yet???? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lunatics Anonymous Casino cash: $10005234	I have a son that goes there and I went there myself. The Phelps clan was protesting that a really great young man who was named Homecoming King and attended the dance with his boyfriend last year. He's openly gay and is a great kid who I have the pleasure of knowing myself. http://www.pitch.com/2008-05-08/news...mecoming-king/ __________________ Meet the new boss same as the old boss. BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid." "It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03
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