Governor Matt Blunt signed a bill into law today (3/1/06) prohibiting protests at funerals. But outside the Capitol, frustrated protesters denounced his signature. Josh Kranzberg has more from the state Capitol.
The same group that protested the funeral of a St. Joseph soldier killed in Iraq, stormed the Capitol Building today to protest the new law. The law says that people cannot protest one hour before and one hour after a funeral. The group says soldiers are dying in Iraq because of America's sinful lifestyle.
More than a dozen other states are considering similar bills. From Jefferson City, I'm Josh Kranzberg.
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A brand new law, signed today (3/1/06) by Governor Matt Blunt draws sharp criticism. Josh Kranzberg has more from the state Capitol.
Lawmakers passed the law in response to protests at the funeral of a St. Joseph soldier killed in Iraq in 2005. The law says people are prohibited from protesting one hour before and one hour after a funeral. Governor Matt Blunt says this law will help protect grieving families The protesters believe that America's acceptance of homosexuals is one of the reasons soldiers are dying.
More than a dozen other states are considering similar laws. From Jefferson City, I'm Josh Kranzberg.
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