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Cop-Bashing, Gay-Hating Westboro Church Begged Feds for Protection

God Hates Cowards

Fred Phelps, the world’s loathsome preacher, loved to talk smack about cops—until he needed them to keep him safe.

M.L. Nestel
M.L. Nestel
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