Councilman Tom Murphy protested by Phelps clan
In Rapid City, South Dakota, city councilman Tom Murphy drew the attention of the Westboro hate clan when he announced his plans to have a sex-change operation. Murphy praised the community for its support during two days of protests by those who called him an abomination in the eyes of God. "I was very proud of Rapid City in the way people conducted themselves," said Murphy. "They showed they were independent thinkers and don't like what this group represents. ... I think Rapid City actually won out on hate," Murphy said a few hours after the picketers left town, taking their "God Hates Fags" signs with them. Murphy confronted the group with peaceful criticism at most locations Sunday and Monday and was joined by others promoting tolerance.
Aberdeen News
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