[Chicago] Swartz Funeral

[JP Bader]

Sorry for the span, just another follow up:

I just spoke with HP PD and they are aware that WBC will be there.  I do
not know what they will do to ensure physical safety, but will assume that
a few squad cars and officers will be there to make sure that people aren't
in the streets and do not trespass private property (i.e. there will be
police present).

Since I do not know the lay of the land, I cannot give any advice to where
to meetup.  Daniel Peters is coordinating off-list, so please ping him for
more details if you'd like to meetup up there.

Again, my heart goes out to the Swartz family and their communities.

JP

p.s. If you do come to hang out outside, please make a poster or some kind
of sign showing the Swartz' that Aaron is loved, and our hearts go to them.
 We are coming together because of someone we believed in is now gone...his
family needs to know that.  May we be stronger than the evil around us.

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 4:34 PM, JP Bader <jp at zavteq.com> wrote:
> > Hi ChiPy,
> >
> > I am hoping to attend the funeral, but just wanted to add some words of
> > caution about dealing with the WBC, if you so encounter them.  My
> experience
> > comes from my synagogue here in Chicago being protested by WBC 2x over
> the
> > last 2 years.  We successfully dealt with them by not giving them
> anything
> > to make news-worthy (about the best we can do).
> >
> > First and foremost, do not let any news reporters or media outlets record
> > statements from you slandering them or interacting with them, or giving
> > statements about them.  If they (WBC) do find out about this, they will
> > latch on, and possibly use that in any imaginable lawsuit.  They are
> coming
> > specifically to get a rise out of attendees and hope to gather news
> footage
> > of any reaction.  The best response is to give them nothing at all.
>  Really
> > try and avoid any mention with the news folks (if you are interviewed)
> about
> > WBC.  It's about Aaron, and we need to provide solidarity and love and
> > warmth to his family only!
> >
> > Unfortunately, it is very personal and painful that someone will yell
> racial
> > and hateful epithets at you while grieving for the loss of someone, so
> if a
> > reaction is provoked, please know they are hoping for that and will
> gladly
> > accept it.  They are monsters, but smart monsters with good lawyers.
> >
> > I have reached out to the police chief of Highland Park to see if they
> will
> > be present, and am waiting for a response.  In the meantime, may Aaron's
> > memory be for a blessing and I wish we did not have to gather for such a
> sad
> > occassion.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > JP
> >
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JP Bader
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