The above are links to two stories in the Topeka Capital-Journal. You see, Fred Phelps calls Topeka home, and he and his gang regularly picket performances at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. (I once counter-picketed him ther and got free tickets to A Chorus Line from thr manager of the road company that was putting it on.)
So someone brilliant has gotten an idea how to make money off of ol’ Fred. I think it’s great! Maybe if more people or groups did something like this, and let him KNOW about it, it might reduce his picketing.
There was an article in todays paper that $1875 was raised, all thanks to Fred(gag), but the article hasn’t been entered into the archives yet. What do you all think?
Great idea. It isn’t quite as satisying as turning him into an amulatory organ bank but hey, it was just a personal fantasy. (Need a cornea? Liver? Kidney?)
Good stuff and personal thanks for sharing, Baker.
For anyone who’s interested in finding out more about the scary Mr. Phelps, the Southern Poverty Law Centre Intelligence Report has a very interesting piece on him and his influence in Topeka. Go to SPLC Intelligence Project, click on “Intelligence Report” and then scroll down to “A City Held Hostage.”
One little fact that stuck with me after reading the article is that Mr. Phelps estimates that he and his merry band of wackos normally do 40 pickets a week, and have done so for about 10 years. His opponents say that’s probably a fair estimate.
I dunno Veb, even if I needed an organ I’m not sure I’d want something from Phelps inside me. Now if you’re just talking about using his organs as wall hangings why sure! I’ll set aside a space on my basement wall for his gall bladder.
Legal Disclaimer: The author wishes no unnatural harm to come to Mr. Phelps. Only after he has blissfully passed on through natural causes will his organs be available for home decorating purposes.