Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
LarryT wrote: I must have missed something - who is this guy Phelps? is he protesting something? He likes to attack military funerals, because the military isn't doing enough to keep homosexuals out of the military. When those bozos showed up in Michigan a couple of years ago, they didn't have those fancy signs pictured here: http://www.baptistwatch.org/fredphelps.html Instead, they had 'magic marker on cardboard' type signs, at least one of which was a cartoon of a soldier humping a soldier. If you carry THAT to my nephew's funeral, you better hope that you're still breathing when enough of your supporters get their hands on me to pull me off you, becuase I will grab you by the neck and smack your head on the concrete repeatedly. The 2nd time he tried it here, a couple hundred large tattoo'd men on Harleys showed up to create a (somewhat menacing) human fence between the so-called Baptists and the funeral. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
Mitch wrote: I don't care how old he is. If he showed up at the funeral of a member of my family with his rump ranger graphic signs, I'd not quit beating on him when he fell down, I'd make sure he'd do serious hospital time. (and I don't think a jury would convict me in my hometowm) Amen. I work with numerous former Navy Nukes at the old nuke plant and I have alwaysm areound this time each year, personally thank each one of them I see. Bob R.
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The 2nd time he tried it here, a couple hundred large tattoo'd men on Harleys showed up to create a (somewhat menacing) human fence between the so-called Baptists and the funeral. They are the Patriot Guard http://www.patriotguard.org/ and that is why they were formed. To shield the families of fallen heroes from f'n idiots like this. No matter what side of the war issue one stands on, I firmly believe that a fallen soldier has the earned the right to buried in peace and have his or her family mourn in peace. If this asshole has a problem with don't ask, don't tell he should take it to the politicians that control such things. This guy will burn in hell. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
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Well said Tom, I don't remember it all - I believe I was in the car when I heard it - but perhaps someone knows more than I - A news-reporter didn't give us freedom of press - a Soldier did. a student protester didn't give us freedom of speech - a soldier did. sorry - those are the only 2 I can remeber at the moment - but ya'll get the point. I'll browse the internet and perhaps find more of it - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mazda Newsgroup [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list. Tom Potter (Who is enjoying life because of you) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.7/816 - Release Date: 5/23/2007 3:59 PM
Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
Found it - remember this - ...It's the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. It's the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It's the soldier, not the campus organizer who gives us freedom to assemble. It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who gives us the right to a fair trial. It's the soldier, not the politician, who gives us the right to vote. It's the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, who makes all of this possible, day after day after day! ...It's the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. It's the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It's the soldier, not the campus organizer who gives us freedom to assemble. It's the soldier, not the lawyer, who gives us the right to a fair trial. It's the soldier, not the politician, who gives us the right to vote. It's the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, who makes all of this possible, day after day after day! Remember Memorial Day and all those who fought for this country. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mazda Newsgroup [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list. Tom Potter (Who is enjoying life because of you) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.7/816 - Release Date: 5/23/2007 3:59 PM
Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
Tom P. wrote: I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list. I second that! All veterans deserve our support. I also want to apologize to all veterans on behalf of the State of Kansas for the actions of Reverend Fred Phelps. He is the jacka** from Westboro Baptist Church who organizes pickets at the funerals of the soldiers who died in Iraq. (He also protested at the funerals of those killed at Virginia Tech) Thank God, many states are now establishing funeral protection zones to prevent people like him from picketing at funerals. As far as I am concerned, there is a special place in hell for him. I hope he is wearing gasoline panties while he is there. If you have never heard of him, just google Fred Phelps and funeral protests. I always regretted not entering the military, my family has such a long history of service. My Grandfather served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. My Father served in Vietnam, Desert Storm and volunteered to be called up for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He recently retired after serving for over 35 years. My Uncle earned the Silver Star (and several other medals) in Vietnam. Most of his medals were awarded posthumously because he was killed by a sniper the day after saving his entire platoon. His documented heroics were part of the decision to award him the Silver Star. His name was Donald Pumphrey - I am named after him. Donald H. Snook
Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
Donald Snook wrote: I also want to apologize to all veterans on behalf of the State of Kansas for the actions of Reverend Fred Phelps. I don't care how old he is. If he showed up at the funeral of a member of my family with his rump ranger graphic signs, I'd not quit beating on him when he fell down, I'd make sure he'd do serious hospital time. (and I don't think a jury would convict me in my hometowm) Mitch.
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Mitch wrote: I don't care how old he is. If he showed up at the funeral of a member of my family with his rump ranger graphic signs, I'd not quit beating on him when he fell down, I'd make sure he'd do serious hospital time. (and I don't think a jury would convict me in my hometowm) Mitch. You theory was tested a few years in Topeka (where Fred Phelps lives and practices his evil). An older woman drove on a sidewalk for almost 100 yards crashing through his protest trying to run him over. I think he was barely clipped. During her trial, the judge concluded that it was a mechanical failure of the accelerator and dismissed all charges. The judge made this determination without anyone even offering this sort of evidence. I am sure it would have been different if anyone had been really hurt. But, I don't think Phelps would ever find a jury of peers in Topeka. To complicate matters, Mr. Phelps is an attorney (he was disbarred quite a while ago. Every law student in Kansas studies the decisions of the Kansas Supreme Court disbarring him during the required ethics and professional responsibility course). He graduated from Washburn Law School (the same law school I graduated from). He has 13 children. 11 of them are attorneys and 10 of them graduated from Washburn. 1 was not admitted, so he protests the law school also. He protested at my graduation (he goes to all the law school graduations). His granddaughter worked in the law library while I was there. She didn't seem evil. But, I saw her protesting at all of his places in Topeka, so I am sure being around him and all of his hate-mongering has warped her. Donald H. Snook
Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
Yep, sorry for your loss, I see where he is listed at http:// www.gingerb.com/vietnam_fsb_danger_anatomy_of_an_infantry_battalion.htm clay On May 25, 2007, at 6:28 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Tom P. wrote: I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list. I second that! All veterans deserve our support. I also want to apologize to all veterans on behalf of the State of Kansas for the actions of Reverend Fred Phelps. He is the jacka** from Westboro Baptist Church who organizes pickets at the funerals of the soldiers who died in Iraq. (He also protested at the funerals of those killed at Virginia Tech) Thank God, many states are now establishing funeral protection zones to prevent people like him from picketing at funerals. As far as I am concerned, there is a special place in hell for him. I hope he is wearing gasoline panties while he is there. If you have never heard of him, just google Fred Phelps and funeral protests. I always regretted not entering the military, my family has such a long history of service. My Grandfather served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. My Father served in Vietnam, Desert Storm and volunteered to be called up for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He recently retired after serving for over 35 years. My Uncle earned the Silver Star (and several other medals) in Vietnam. Most of his medals were awarded posthumously because he was killed by a sniper the day after saving his entire platoon. His documented heroics were part of the decision to award him the Silver Star. His name was Donald Pumphrey - I am named after him. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I suspect most all of this list would agree with you on this one. Though I had a deferment I was scheduled to go into the USAF following graduation from college when a drunk driver put an end to those plans. My son and son-in-law are currently active duty, and my son's wife was. There are Rear Admirals and assorted other military folks in the family history. They are the ones who let us be what we are today. Bless 'em all. Wish I could have been one of them. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans Tom P. wrote: I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list. I second that! All veterans deserve our support. I also want to apologize to all veterans on behalf of the State of Kansas for the actions of Reverend Fred Phelps. He is the jacka** from Westboro Baptist Church who organizes pickets at the funerals of the soldiers who died in Iraq. (He also protested at the funerals of those killed at Virginia Tech) Thank God, many states are now establishing funeral protection zones to prevent people like him from picketing at funerals. As far as I am concerned, there is a special place in hell for him. I hope he is wearing gasoline panties while he is there. If you have never heard of him, just google Fred Phelps and funeral protests. I always regretted not entering the military, my family has such a long history of service. My Grandfather served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. My Father served in Vietnam, Desert Storm and volunteered to be called up for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He recently retired after serving for over 35 years. My Uncle earned the Silver Star (and several other medals) in Vietnam. Most of his medals were awarded posthumously because he was killed by a sniper the day after saving his entire platoon. His documented heroics were part of the decision to award him the Silver Star. His name was Donald Pumphrey - I am named after him. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I must have missed something - who is this guy Phelps? is he protesting something? Who/what is he? TIA Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans Mitch wrote: I don't care how old he is. If he showed up at the funeral of a member of my family with his rump ranger graphic signs, I'd not quit beating on him when he fell down, I'd make sure he'd do serious hospital time. (and I don't think a jury would convict me in my hometowm) Mitch. You theory was tested a few years in Topeka (where Fred Phelps lives and practices his evil). An older woman drove on a sidewalk for almost 100 yards crashing through his protest trying to run him over. I think he was barely clipped. During her trial, the judge concluded that it was a mechanical failure of the accelerator and dismissed all charges. The judge made this determination without anyone even offering this sort of evidence. I am sure it would have been different if anyone had been really hurt. But, I don't think Phelps would ever find a jury of peers in Topeka. To complicate matters, Mr. Phelps is an attorney (he was disbarred quite a while ago. Every law student in Kansas studies the decisions of the Kansas Supreme Court disbarring him during the required ethics and professional responsibility course). He graduated from Washburn Law School (the same law school I graduated from). He has 13 children. 11 of them are attorneys and 10 of them graduated from Washburn. 1 was not admitted, so he protests the law school also. He protested at my graduation (he goes to all the law school graduations). His granddaughter worked in the law library while I was there. She didn't seem evil. But, I saw her protesting at all of his places in Topeka, so I am sure being around him and all of his hate-mongering has warped her. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/817 - Release Date: 5/24/2007 4:01 PM
[MBZ] Thanks to the Veterans
I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list. Tom Potter (Who is enjoying life because of you)
