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WBC Protests Gomes

By Jabulani R. Barber

- Edwin Silverio stands alone in a counter protest across the street from members of Westboro Baptist Church. Silverio stood alone for most of the morning. By Jabulani R. Barber

- Cambridge police stand watch during the protest to keep the peace between protesters, counter protesters, and the viewing public. By Jabulani R. Barber

- Several counter protesters gather across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church members to voice their thoughts on the protest. By Jabulani R. Barber

Family Affair - Members of the Westboro Baptist Church hold signs in protest. By Jabulani R. Barber

- At the intersection of Cambridge Street and Massachusetts Avenue, members of the Westboro Baptist Church protest against the Reverend Peter J. Gomes memorial service. By Jabulani R. Barber

- Cambridge police outnumber the members of the Westboro Baptist Church three to one during their protest of Reverend Peter J. Gomes this morning. By Jabulani R. Barber

- Westboro Baptist Church members and counter-protesters have an open discourse of their beliefs across Cambridge street. By Jabulani R. Barber

- Passersby show support to counter protesters of the Westboro Baptist Church with handshakes and supportive words. By Jabulani R. Barber

This morning, dozens of member of the Westboro Baptist Church gathered in Cambridge to protest the memorial service held for Reverend Peter J. Gomes. The church members were here for the second time this school year, after a protest against Hillel in December. Across the street, counter-protesters gathered to demonstrate their opinions on the church's statements.

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WBC Protests Gomes

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