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Westboro Baptist Church

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Chief O'Neill: Doubtful That WBC Shows Up

Mansfield Police Chief Arthur O'Neill has said that he believes it is unlikely the Westboro Baptist Church will show up on Tuesday.

Responding to a press release from the Westboro Baptist Church announcing their intent to picket a funeral in Mansfield on Tuesday morning, Mansfield Police Chief Arthur O’Neill said that the Mansfield PD are aware of the release and will have officers in the area in the event that the extremist group does show up. While O'Neill appreciates the public support against what he called a revolting group, he has also asked the community to not help create a spectacle on Tuesday. "Please let the police do their job and not have a spectacle. We can take care of the job and you can count on us to do it" O'Neill said in a statement to Patch. While being prepared, O'Neill expressed doubt about if the church would show up to protest. "Often the …

Tina Mqs

8:52 am on Monday, February 18, 2013

Ok- a misunderstanding-I meant to go to the meeting yesterday! I would def find a way to go Tues. :)   more ›

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