Summary:
This article is discussing a new proposal put out by a group of bipartisan senators. This act, called the SERVE act, which stands for "The Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans" would create a buffer zone around the military funeral of 150 to 300 feet. It would also increase the quiet time before and after services and have penalties for those who break it. This act would cause a great controversy in the nation as the Supreme Court has already ruled in the Westboro Baptist case, in a 8-1 decision, that people have a right to protest at military funerals. The Supreme Court wrote that the protests were protected speech under the First Amendment. The Westboro Baptist Church has threatened to challenge any statutes that prohibit picketing, in light of the Supreme Court decision. There are around 14 senators who are co-sponsoring this proposal.
This article is most definitely journalism because it reveals what certain senators are doing in response to the recent Supreme Court case concerning the Westboro Baptist Church protests. It includes information as to what the SERVE act is and how it would affect military funerals. It also gives a good amount of background information on the Supreme Court case that stimulated this response.
The Core Biblical truth of Growth applies to this article in an interesting way. It says, "God’s people are stewards of His blessings, and with those blessings come great responsibility to further God’s ministry of redemption."
It can be used to support both sides of the argument. The men and women who join the military are using their gifts and abilities to serve the country. Therefore, people should not be allowed to protest at their funerals.However, it can be argued that the people who are protesting are using their voices (which God has given them) to voice their opinions on the war and the military, which is a right protected by the First Ammendment. Therefore, it can be used for both arguments quite equally.
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