Hate comes to Hartford

It was incredibly hot here in the old Nutmeg today, but the sweltering, thick air didn't stop three crazies from Kansas from stumping on Capitol Avenue in Hartford, preaching in response to the state Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.

Why couldn't we have saved some of our Sea Monkey water for these idiots? Honestly, if you do or do not agree with same-sex marriage, these folks give a new definition to whack job.

From the Hartford Courant:

"We travel out in teams like this at least weekly,'' said Ben Phelps, 33, grandson of Rev. Fred Phelps, pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan. He was joined on Capitol Avenue in Hartford by Fred Phelps' daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper, 51, and her son, Zach, 18.

Church members have criss-crossed the nation picketing military funerals, students performing the musical "Rent" and a high school named for the poet Walt Whitman. The congregation has been branded a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

The Hartford protest, which lasted less than 30 minutes, drew about a half-dozen counter-protesters and at least 10 law enforcement officials from several different departments.

A big shout out to the counter-protesters. What a crummy day to be hanging out in the sun.

I don't know. I really don't have time for such nuts. Next thing you know they'll be blaming swine flu deaths in Mexico and the U.S. on "acceptance of homosexuality."

You can read the full article over here.