How is it legal for the Straight Dope to sponsor a campaign against Fred Phelps?

…and it’s fine with me if Mods wanna lock this thread. My question’s been dealt with.

I don’t want to presume anything, nor is it my business, but I thought I just point out something. From Lib’s posting in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, he was deeply affected by the events. After that initial reaction he seems to have been almost hyperactive.

I may be very wide of the mark but we all react differently to tragedy. Doing something collectively – like this project – at this time…I dunno…

I wish him well.

Now I think I’ll join DDG and Google in her foxhole.

I’m not sure what to say. I have mixed feelings here. Lib drove me bonkers sometimes, but I never really wanted him to up and leave no matter how rough I was with him. Trying to combat Fred Phelps shows he’s one of the good guys. But if he leaves, he misses a great opportunity to learn and change for the better.

Come back when you get some perspective, Lib.