Members of Topeka’s notorious  Westboro Baptist Church say they will picket in Joplin on Sunday, the site of a killer tornado last weekend where 125-people died.

On its Web site, the church proclaims “Thank God For 125 Dead in Joplin,” and refers to President Obama as “Beast Antichrist.”

The news release also proclaims “GOD H8S MISSOURI!”

Obama and Governor Jay Nixon are scheduled to visit the city on Sunday, and may attend a memorial service for storm victims.

We asked a representative of the Patriot Guard if they planned to go to Joplin on Sunday.

“The Patriot Guard Riders are not a counter protest group.  We have a very specific mission statement that focuses on our Fallen Heroes that have served our country and citizens.  As a non-profit organization we are bound by law to adhere to our mission statement.  Violating that could  prevent the organization from continuing to honor our fallen military and first responders.”

When asked about first responders and veterans who died in Joplin, she replied:

“We only attend funerals or memorial services for veterans at the request of the immediate family.  We have this rule in order not to become uninvited guests also.  If any of the immediate family contacts us about their veteran’s service, then we would direct them to the Missouri State Captain so he can organize the mission.”