I wish I was a Patriot Guard Rider (read the whole article). These guys are great. I know I've mentioned Fred Phelps's campaign against homosexuality and his bazaar method of advancing that campaign by picketing the funerals of soldiers who have died in Iraq before, but it bears repeating. Fred Phelps is the proprietor of the web site: http://www.godhatesfags.com. He believes that America has been poisoned by toleration of homosexuality, and that it is sinful that these soldiers are dying for a country that allows the gay population to exist. After all, according to Phelps, god's hatred for homosexuality knows no bounds. So, with that in mind, Phelps has been protesting at the funerals of soldiers who have died in Iraq. That's where the Patriot Guard Riders(this is a different website) come in. They are a group of vets and other interested people who ride motorcycles. They escort the hearse to the funeral site and to the cemetery all the while drowning out any noise from the protesters with their loud motorcycles. I think that's the greatest thing ever. I want to be one.
Unfortunately I don't own a motorcycle. In other news the X3 theatrical trailer hit the web recently so take a look. It looks awesome. Remember that you need QuickTime 7 to view it, so get that here. I can't wait for that.
I'm also looking forward to a new Superman Returns trailer. One is supposed to come out soon. That's the movie I'm really looking forward to this summer.
Next week is spring break. That oughtta be a nice break from school except for the fact that a new draft of my paper is due the week after. I am spending 5 days in DC at my brother's house. I'm really looking forward to seeing my niece.
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That is very cool, and I wish my dad was into that sort of thing (if they were even doing that protesting bullshit where my parents live), 'cause he does have a motorcycle. Though not nearly as loud as his old one.
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