Rights for the Deceased

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We would like local and federal governments to provide rights for the deceased and their grieving loved ones. We demand the right of peaceful mourning be allowed to anyone who has lost a loved one. We also demand the deceased to be able to have a memorial service without protests occuring nearby. That is why we would like to see all 50 states adopt legislation that would either ban protests and pickets at funeral/memorial sites during times of funeral service or that these protests take place at least 500 feet away from the site of the funerary services as they are taking place. This ensures the deceased a humane memorial service and their loved ones time to mourn and remember without the emotional distress of having a protest nearby. It breaks our heart to see people who have to bury their parent, spouse, sibling, child, or friend admist turmoil created by individuals who think the appropriate time to announce their beliefs to those grieving is when they would just like a moment of peace and support. We want these rights to be afforded to all human beings as their final right of passage from this world.

176 Signatures

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  • James Arrichiello
    • Comments
    • It's bad enough that our government protects hate groups, but lets lighten the blow to grieving families.
  • Katie McCarthy
  • Angela Shervino
  • Joel Tejada
  • Christina Channell
  • Tory Tilton
  • Sophie Katele
  • Jared Markle
  • Jessica
    • Comments
    • No one should ever make a day harder for a person who has lost someone close.
  • Kim Anderson
  • Charles Tucker Jr
  • Jillian Hentschel
  • Aida Soto
  • Robert Maestas
  • Jessica Conroy
  • Grant Ridder
  • Jamie Ahern
    • Comments
    • The petitioning of a funeral is sick, and the government needs to step in
  • Sara Ditzler
  • mary
    • Comments
    • i fully agree, no matter what the condition
  • Becky Perez
  • Zach Wenzel
  • Timothy Maxwell
    • Comments
    • That a law is required to protect people from such despicable acts is a travesty. No matter the situation, no matter the person lost, there is no excusing such behavior. We are blessed to live in a country where freedom of speech is held high. But these rights should always be exercised while exercising respect for our differences, which this right is meant to facilitate.
  • Mandy
    • Comments
    • Yes.
  • Joshua Axelsen
  • Thomas Maher
  • Conner L Wasson
  • Ellyn Kozob
    • Comments
    • May all souls rest in peace. Regardless of race, religion or creed, losing a loved one is the hardest thing any person will ever face. Bless every person, for a life is too precious to hold in vain.
  • Emily
  • Paul Grenning
  • Kristina Diemer
  • Kyrie Kenny
  • emily zerull
  • Laura Putwen
  • matt
  • Edwin Hernandez
  • Mike Bennett
  • Andrew Fournier
  • Brandt Schisler
  • Ashley Schmidt
  • Sean Casey
  • Olivia
  • Jaclyn Schneider
  • Stefanie Flubacker
  • Samantha Kostelancik
  • Chris Pasquini
    • Comments
    • I agree 99\% with this only because I think it shouldn't just be 500 feet. It shouldn't be allowed at all.
  • Nichole Marie Nelmark
  • Nicole Holzheimer
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    • I do not think it is right for media or anything else like that to swarm a funeral or memorial service. It's very disrespectful
  • Alex Levin
    • Comments
    • The grieving should be able to bury their loved ones in peace, even if it limits some people's freedom of speech
  • Elizabeth Westbrook