Code of Conduct

The RAINBOW Project
Lubbock, Texas
http://the-rainbow-project.tripod.com
All printed and verbal statements made by 'The RAINBOW Project' in regard to Fred Phelps and the WBC
are the mere opinions of 'The RAINBOW Project'

Code of Conduct

Please use the following guidelines as you participate in the display of love and support of Lubbock which is to be staged during the visit of Rev. Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church. THIS IS TO BE A SILENT PROTEST conducted in love and peace. They want a reaction - do not be the person that makes their day.

To protect all concerned citizens who wish to participate in this demonstration, we provide the following suggestions for conduct in response to the methods of protest used by the WBC.

WBC has a history of litigation against counter-protestors. They sometimes use small children in their protests. This can be alarming and heart-wrenching to those watching. This is often the most difficult thing to maintain your composer in the face of small children using offensive ‘adult’ language.

For your own safety please do NOT bring any items with you which could be used or construed as a weapon – such as bottles, cans, containers, signs on sticks, or ‘props.’ This is for your safety – remember you may not intend it as a weapon, but someone might take it from you.

You will be attending this event as an individual. None of the organizations present at the events are responsible for your safety. You attend at your own risk.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES engage any member of WBC, verbally, non-verbally (gestures, etc), or physically. This includes ‘gestures of kindness’ to defuse their behavior. (such as offering coffee or food or offering to ‘debate’ them.) THIS DOES NOT WORK, AND PUTS YOU AT RISK OF LITIGATION.

Cooperate with all law enforcement and civil servants present. They are here for your safety as well as WBC.

Help protect the members of our community as well as WBC members by seeking law enforcement help at the onset of any potentially volatile situation you witness.

Use your head! Be careful, and do not risk your safety. Do not go to jail for these people. Above all, remember that this is a demonstration of love which is to be conducted in a peaceful manner.

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Last modified: 01/07/04