With a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Kay Hatcher and signed into law by Democrat Gov. Pat Quinn of Illinois, it is now illegal to protest within 300 ft. of a veteran's funeral in the state of Illinois. That's the length of a football field.
“Every family has a fundamental right to conduct a funeral with reverence and dignity. This law ensures that the families of those who have given their lives for our country can grieve without harassment. It is our duty to honor their sacrifice by ensuring they are remembered with the respect and solemnity", Gov. Pat Quinn said in a news release.
Every American who appreciates the sacrifices made by our veterans can be proud of this attempt to restore the deserved solemnity and dignity to the funerals of our fallen warriors.
Hopefully this law will stand congressional muster, and be upheld as a "reasonable distance", by the courts.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/08/...217;s-funeral/