Congressman Lieu Statement on Plans by the Westboro Church to Protest at Redondo Union High School

Statement

Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on plans by the Westboro Baptist Church to protest at Redondo Union High School on Monday.

"I am disappointed by Westboro Baptist Church's decision to protest at Redondo Union High School next week. Their message of intolerance and hatred is unwelcome in our community. All individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, must be treated equally and with the utmost dignity.

"The people of California have had experience dealing with Westboro Baptist Church's hateful messages, and have rejected them. As a Member of the California legislature, I authored and the legislature overwhelming passed my law to provide significant distance between funeral protestors--such as Westboro Baptist Church members--and the funeral ceremony.

"Westboro Baptist Church's actions next week provide another opportunity for raising awareness about dignity. By creating a Gay-Straight Alliance and standing up to the Westboro protesters, Redondo's students have demonstrated their commitment to equality and love. It is inspiring to see our next generation of leaders speak out against hatred and discrimination. I could not be prouder to represent these amazing kids. America is strongest when every person is comfortable being themselves and free to love whomever they choose. I stand in solidarity with Redondo's students and the LGBT community. Love will always be stronger than hate."

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