The actions of the Westboro Baptist Church are nothing more than bullying. Holding petitions with signs saying "God hates you," "God hates fags," and "You're going to hell," are just to name a few they have been photographed holding in Maryland where there are laws in place against bullying.
See the story here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/westboro-baptist-church-wont-be-labeled-a-ha...
Here is the link for the anti-bullying laws of Maryland:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/laws/maryland.html
If members of the Westboro Baptist Church can be held accountable for bullying and breaking the law we can stop their acts of hate.