Is Westboro Baptist Church a hate group?

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

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No, it's Freedom of Religion, which means that the Government will not excessively involve itself in Religion. Removing the tax-exempt status could be seen as a breach of that.

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Also, the 14th Amendment ensures that people will not be prosecuted for their Religion (or lack of). Removing the tax exempt status could be seen by some as a break of that.

Now you're bordering on the ridiculous. Some people might try to claim that, but they would be wrong. Tax-exempt status is a special allotment, not an equal right, or a freedom. Removing it does not involve persecution or prosecution.

[Cybermat47]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Now you're bordering on the ridiculous. Removing it does not involve persecution or prosecution.

Yeah, you're right.

[soopaman2]

Let me put this in a simple way most any of us can understand.

Their tagline is "god hates Fags"

They go anywhere, where they and their inbred family can get attention.

Kinda reminds me of a deliverance kinda family, or a Texas Chainsaw Massacre kinda fellowship. Either way, I hope I am not pulled over in that part of town.

(I would rather deal with our gun happy police)

[Jimbuna]

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[soopaman2]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

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No offense Mr. Buna.
I understand you were an LEO, and a damned good one, but America is kinda infected.

Protect-my-pension-itus

British gentlemen are excused from my above comments.

[Cybermat47]

Skybird, you know that if all religous institutions lose their tax exempt status in your country, they're just going to come knocking on your door even more asking for donations

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Skybird, you know that if all religous institutions lose their tax exempt status in your country, they're just going to come knocking on your door even more asking for donations

Yep, and he can close the door in their face for no extra cost.