RIP Elizabeth Edwards: News of Her Passing

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The thread discusses the passing of Elizabeth Edwards, reflecting on her life, the circumstances surrounding her death, and reactions to her legacy. Participants express condolences, share personal reflections, and comment on the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church regarding her funeral.

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Main Points Raised

  • Participants express condolences and reflect on Elizabeth Edwards' struggles and character, with some describing her as a remarkable person.
  • Some participants note the rapidity of her passing following her announcement about the futility of treatments.
  • One participant mentions having to look up information about her, indicating a lack of familiarity with her life and contributions.
  • Multiple participants express outrage at the Westboro Baptist Church's plans to picket her funeral, describing their actions as disrespectful and sickening.
  • There are mentions of a human buffer at the funeral to protect against the picketers, suggesting a community response to their presence.
  • A participant shares a tribute from Elizabeth Edwards' daughter, indicating a personal connection to her legacy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the respect and condolences for Elizabeth Edwards, but there is significant disagreement regarding the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, with strong negative sentiments expressed towards their behavior.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal opinions and emotional responses rather than established facts about Elizabeth Edwards' life or the events surrounding her death.

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Poor woman. R.I.P.
 
She's been through a lot. Her husband is a cad. RIP
 
Dear sweet lady. G-d rest your soul. Thank you Elizabeth. :frown:
 
Holy Cow, that was quick!

It seemed like it was only a day or two ago that she announced treatments were going to be futile.

RIP to her, and thoughts out to the kids.
 
MATLABdude said:
Holy Cow, that was quick!

It seemed like it was only a day or two ago that she announced treatments were going to be futile.

RIP to her, and thoughts out to the kids.
I heard yesterday that she had months to live, but perhaps that was a comment made some months ago. I heard she was spending her last days at her home with family and friends.

She seems to have been a remarkable person. I heard a commentary on the radio this evening as I drove home, so I wondered given the tone, if she had passed away.

RIP. Condolences to family and friends.
 
I've never heard of her, of course, since I'm not a resident of the USA, so I had to pull a Google. It's never pleasant to learn of someone expiring, though. My condolences to those who knew her and cared for her.
 
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lisab said:
Oh no :eek:!
Anything for press and notoriety. Those loons have no respect for the dead, nor the living who grieve them. Sad.
 
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A wonderful tribute to Elizabeth Edwards from her oldest daughter
http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/elizabeth-edwards-s-daughter-recalls-mom-s-life-23457890
 
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But on Saturday just five church members (two of them children) showed up to picket, waving hateful signs about Mrs. Edwards and the United Methodist Church where the service was held...

It seems that the "church" has lost its momentum.
 

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