What would you think of Fred Phelps being burried at Arlington Cemetery?

2014-03-21T11:39:07-04:00

http://www.duffelblog.com/2014/03/fred-phelps-funeral/#!ANFHp

I don't know what to think about this other than I hate that he will lay next to the very people he hated and shamed for so many years. I don't see the headstone lasting very long. What do you think?

Fred Phelps To Be Buried In Arlington National Cemetery

ARLINGTON — Fred Phelps, a retired Army command sergeant major and founder of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, off...

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Mar 21 at 2014 12:20 PM

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Regardless of his actions after his service, he was still a veteran and has earned the right to be buried in Arlington, while I do not agree with his choises after his service, he has the right set forth by the constitution to do so. The Constitution is a double edged sword, but it is the law of the land. It is disheartning to me that with his recent choices that he would be buried next to brothers and sister who died and he "thanked God" for thier death, it is by his past service to this nation that he has that right. I wonder if there will be veterans picketing his funeral as he did to our brothers and sisters, that is my only question as to how his familiy would react to this. That is if this article is true....

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 21 at 2014 12:46 PM

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This thread is where the Army needs to look for QSP candidates. Anyone who actually fell for this does not have the mental faculties to be a service member..

Response by SPC(P) Delcina Myers made Mar 21 at 2014 1:43 PM

2014-03-21T13:43:31-04:00

Well, if this is true... I know a few grave robbers... Just kidding. But IF IT WAS TRUE. That's just plain cruel towards the fallen soldiers' families... and karma for his family and followers. You hated us, you can be buried next to us. See you at the next civil war, satan.

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Mar 21 at 2014 1:47 PM

2014-03-21T13:47:01-04:00

Well, let's think about this. Everytime he, or his "family" was in the news, there were associations with the military. Albeit, negative associations, but we (the military) made every headline he made. Therefore, through him, we gain recognition due to his "ass-on-shoulders" mentality. Everytime he made negative waves, we were raised up further for our positivity. In a sense, he was our MVP. How's that for putting a spin on things?

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 21 at 2014 4:06 PM

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NOT JUST NO; BUT HELL NO. It would be disrespectful to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who served their country proudly and gave their all in doing so. I don't give a damn about what he did while he was in the Army, what he and his family did, and most likely will continue to do is in my opinion unconscionable and should disqualify him from this honor.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2014 4:54 PM

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duffleblog... need we say more?

Response by A1C Joe Metcalf made Mar 21 at 2014 10:29 PM

2014-03-21T22:29:56-04:00

I'm not sure i kinda like that Idea... He is the same one that protests everything, isn't he?

Response by SGT Carissa Lara, RCS made Mar 22 at 2014 1:04 PM

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And Duffle Blog strikes again.

Response by SPC Drew Spitz made Mar 22 at 2014 1:40 PM

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No, he was a hateful person who brought disgrace to the country!!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2014 2:42 PM

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This whole issue is just so dumb, anyway. Other than the 8 or so people that followed this guy (most of whom were his kids) NO ONE thinks this guy was justified, and NO ONE supported him.

All these people work themselves up with these online condemnations of WBC and FP. It's kind of like saying, "Hitler sucks" or "I hate Stalin." Yes, you're right; but no, you're not exactly stepping out on a limb there.

I realize I'm not making it any better by adding yet another commentary about it, but I'll just be glad to see this entire issue die off.

Response by SGT Nathan Huff made Mar 22 at 2014 3:56 PM

2014-03-22T15:56:55-04:00

my first reaction is to organize a protest. But in the end he served his time and deserves his honor, even when he did not give it to others.

Response by SSG Zachery Mitchell made Mar 23 at 2014 7:32 AM

2014-03-23T07:32:41-04:00

hahaha I love the duffelblog! I love it more when people fall for their antics! LOL

Response by A1C Thomas Martin made Mar 23 at 2014 3:05 PM

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Response by A1C Thomas Martin made Mar 23 at 2014 3:07 PM

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Fuck no. he needs to be buried in an unmarked grave in cattle/pig coral 15 feet down that way he can be shit on for all the disrespect he has shown any man or woman who gave their lives for this country.

Response by SSG Gordon Hill made Mar 23 at 2014 9:06 PM

2014-03-23T21:06:44-04:00

how can he be considered for burial at Arlington, after saying that the coal miners in WV who died in the coal mines in 2005 he referred to them as a bunch of faggots, and his church protested the funeral of many war veterans of Operation enduring freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Response by SSG Gordon Hill made Mar 23 at 2014 9:09 PM

2014-03-23T21:09:13-04:00

Is there not are process to selected to be buried at Arlington, and now doesnt have to be started before the person dies, I believe he does deserve to be buried,

Response by SSG Gordon Hill made Mar 23 at 2014 9:11 PM

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Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2014 10:19 PM

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duffleblog

*snicker*

Response by SrA Zachary Bolling made Mar 24 at 2014 8:24 AM

2014-03-24T08:24:55-04:00

Maybe the question was worded wrong, I saw the source and actually researched Fred Phelps first to see how "in line" this story could be. I was simply starting a conversation about the hypothetical situation that this hateful human being could possibly lay next to the men and women that served their country honorably and fought this very mans right to protest the way he did. I had never heard of duffleblog before the other day but I did check the story out before posting this discussion.

Here is an update to the story on what HIS family has to say....

Response by SGT Dan Smith made Mar 25 at 2014 6:58 PM

2014-03-25T18:58:54-04:00

I think he gave up that "right" when he chose to protest the funerals of our fallen comrades. The constitution is not a get out free card. So he served. If he got out and became a traitor should he sill be allowed to be buried in Arlington?

May God have mercy on his soul. I am just amazed no one arranged the meeting with his maker.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 10:06 AM

2014-03-28T10:06:53-04:00

Here is another article from the DB concerning Phelps: http://www.duffelblog.com/2014/03/fred-phelps-heaven/

Fred Phelps Surprised To Discover Heaven Is ‘Really Goddamn Hot’

THE AFTERLIFE — Following his death on Wednesday, controversial pastor Fred Phelps was surprised to learn that heaven was much hotter than he imagined it would be, Duffel Blog has learned. Phelps, the...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2014 11:26 AM

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Duffleblog strikes again....