02/14/2005
The Rev. Fred Phelps makes a visit to Montana and is drowned out by counter-rally of over 200 people. Helena residents respond:
Patty Parker: "I think they're very offensive and very obnoxious. We don't want hate groups in Montana. I think they should just mind their own business."
Erica Hoven: "Helena is not a community that accepts hate. I think it's our responsibility to come out here and tell these people they're not welcome."
Sandra Van Campen: "I don't believe God hates anyone. I feel sorry for them, filled with all that hate."
Posted 12:45 PM EST by Andy Towle in Current Affairs | Permalink
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i HEART Montana
That's the kind of HOPE and LOVE you want to hear/see on Valentines' Day.
Posted by: Rob | Feb 14, 2005 1:37:58 PM
I second that. All those quotes warmed my heart!
Posted by: Brian | Feb 14, 2005 1:52:42 PM
Yeah, Montana. If i remember correctly Andy, you have hooks in Montana also. Very, very cool.
http://thecoolstore.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Michael | Feb 14, 2005 3:09:17 PM
Yeah, Montana. If i remember correctly Andy, you have hooks in Montana also. Very, very cool.
http://thecoolstore.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Michael | Feb 14, 2005 3:09:41 PM
Dang, what did I miss? Something happened in Montana? Not that it takes much these days to get a rise out of the Phelpses. (Could we ask for better PR?)
Posted by: John | Feb 14, 2005 3:30:01 PM
Just bursting with lots of love over here.
Posted by: visibleh20 | Feb 14, 2005 4:45:22 PM