Charlie, 7, and Braden, 5, died Sunday when police say their father, Josh Powell, intentionally set fire to his home in Graham, Wash. The boys were there on a supervised visit, but the supervisor was locked out of the house.
On her Twitter feed Wednesday, Margie J. Phelps wrote “Westboro will picket the funerals of the Powell boys, Sat.,2/11, 12:15p, to remind @GovGregoire they died because of her rebellion,” and “This is why God’s cursed you w Josh Powells blowing up kids.”
Phelps is the daughter of Westboro founder Fred Phelps.
The Washington state Legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage Wednesday. Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to sign it next week, but it likely will face a voter referendum in November before it can become law.
Josh Powell’s sister, Alina, responded to the threatened Westboro protest.
“This is a horrible, disdainful act that serves no purpose other than to continue the years-long objectification of those little boys. Charlie and Braden were not trophies to be won and paraded around; they were not bait to ferret out “guilt” in a man; they were not “evidence” in a “crime”; and they most certainly are not political pawns to be used by a church to spread yet more messages of HATE! They are only little boys and they deserve better! I am LIVID that my nephews continue to be used as a tactical maneuver, and I am LIVID that their service will be besmirched by an event a loving God would never approve! Please let my nephews rest in peace!!” said Alina.
I usually try to ignore them.. but… this.
They are seriously some of the most disgusting human beings on earth.