Ironically, the S. Court has a large buffer zone to prevent protests on its 252-by-98-foot plaza

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http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/06/26/3452966/buffer-zones-scotus/ :

Buffer zones are not entirely unusual policies. There are already buffer zones around funerals and polling places. Ironically, the Supreme Court itself has a large buffer zone around it to prevent protesters from picketing on its 252-by-98-foot plaza, requiring demonstrations to take place on the sidewalk.

(More at the link.)

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/full-8th-circuit-mo-town-can-limit-funeral-protests :

Members of the church frequently protest at funerals of soldiers with signs featuring messages like “Thank God for dead soldiers” and “Thank God for 9/11,” claiming the deaths are God’s punishment for American immorality and tolerance of homosexuality and abortion.

The Manchester ordinance allows for protest activities but with limitations. Among them: Protesters are not allowed within 300 feet of a funeral or burial service while it is occurring and for one hour before and one hour after.

Eighth Circuit Judge Diana Murphy wrote in today’s ruling in Phelps-Roper v. City of Manchester, Mo. that the ordinance “survives First Amendment scrutiny because it serves a significant government interest, it is narrowly tailored, and it leaves open ample alternative channels for communication.”

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1. Well, it isn't the same because for safety reasons

and controversy people may want to protest the USSC. Protesting someone's private medical decisions requires close access. What a bunch of hypocrites.