Do you agree with the Supreme Court’s decision on funeral protests?
Rebecca Hobson
student | Washington Square West
“Yes. The Supreme Court’s job is to uphold the Constitution, and that’s what they’ve done in this case. I just wish saner heads would prevail. It would be great if — somehow — the protesters could be persuaded to back off.”
Rebecca Hobson
student | Washington Square West
“Yes. The Supreme Court’s job is to uphold the Constitution, and that’s what they’ve done in this case. I just wish saner heads would prevail. It would be great if — somehow — the protesters could be persuaded to back off.”
Chris Robertson
illustration student | Washington Square West
“No. The court should be protecting the military families. Their relatives died while protecting our country. We should be protecting their families as they’re laid to rest. I hope counter-protesters will attend future events and drown out the horrible message of the funeral protesters.”
Michelle Mace
graphic designer | Northern Liberties
“I definitely disagree with the protesters’ plan of attack. But I’m also a law-abiding citizen. The Constitution guarantees free speech rights for everybody. Unfortunately, that includes funeral protesters. They have to be granted the same freedoms as everyone else.”
Abraham Smith
student | North Philadelphia
“Yes, because people have the right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness and free speech. But there should be reasonable barriers placed between the protesters and the families. The protesters shouldn’t be allowed to get too close to the actual ceremony.”
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