. But his actions, believe it or not, were those of someone practicing freedom of speech.

HOWEVER just because some egregious asshole CAN do something, it doesn't follows that he SHOULD do it.

One would expect a certain amount of reason and intelligence applied to the situation --- or not, in which case he should be tried for felony stupidity. The pastor {sic- real "christian", no?) should be held responsible for the inevitable & totally forseeable result of his moronic actions.

Same damn thing as shouting "fire" in a crowded theater.

Fu$k him.