The Supreme Court issued a ruling Wednesday that the Westboro Baptist Church's protests at military funerals are covered by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court decided 8-1, saying freedom of speech, hurtful or not, is still protected.
TODAY'S QUESTION: Do you agree with the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church?
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 | 4:16 p.m. CST
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