The way Kansas "Reverend" Fred Phelps is involving himself in the West Virginia mine tragedy is proof of his twisted thinking...if you really needed any proof.
Those sinning miners!
Frankly, it's one thing for Phelps & Co. to show up in protest of gays and AIDS, but I wouldn't mess with grieving West Virginia coal-miners if I were he.
[UPDATE: As usual, the few Phelps protestors were greatly outnumbered, but no harm came to them. I've had newsoom arguments about whether they should receive any coverage at all. Does the media make them more important than they are? Should they be ignored?]
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Right, Tim. Those miners have access to large machines capable of grinding up rocks. They also have access to sledge hammers, huge trucks, pick axes and all sorts of tools. Plus guns.
Most of all, they're very angry right now.
I don't think the media should cover them. Their message is so outrageous and hateful....covering them is like feeding internet trolls. Refuse to engage them and they go away.
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