Most people say America means Freedom of Speech
But picketing a funeral is a mighty long reach
When one brave father tried to take a stand
A judge ripped him off for sixteen grand

Sixteen grand, for a fallen Marine
A parody of justice that is truly obscene
Time to tell these judges they are not exempt
Hold these black-robed bastards in the highest contempt!

Fred Phelps and his hell-spawn like to wander the land
Spewing forth venom of their own private brand
Back in Pennsylvania he made out like a thief
Paid for trespassing on another man's grief

He got sixteen grand, for a flag in the mud
Like thirty silver shekels all covered in blood
I sure want to be there on the Judgment Day
To hear what Jesus really has to say

God Hates America! according to Fred
Who shows up at churches to dishonor the dead
Hear their treasonous rantings, this despicable clan
Is the US offshoot of the Taliban

Gave 'em sixteen grand, the court must be dense
What the hell ever happened to common sense?
Violate decency, you'll get an award
To keep spreading hate in the name of the Lord

Back in nineteen and twenty four the KKK
Went to Indiana, gonna have their say
They were scared sheetless and were put to shame
By the Fighting Irish of Nortre Dame

It's the same today, as it was back then
Bigots must be driven off by better men
Soldiers give their lives to protect me and you
And the next of kin have their rights, too