Justice!

Just heard those rat bastards who hide behind Christ and thank god that soldiers and gays die just lost a case that will cost them 2.9 million. Just felt a little vindication for those families who had to hear those fucks say shit at the funerals. Hopefully the 1st thing thats taken are they're hate vans. fuck the Westorough Church:thumbup:

That is awesome. Karma is a bitch.

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Thats great news... I know the whole freedom of speech thing , but they din't deserve to have that if they were agaisnt soldiers who fought for their write to have it. :thumbup:

I would pay someone to sit on a grassy knoll when those fucks are in town. "Deep breath, front sight, press" :fu:

I would pay someone to sit on a grassy knoll when those fucks are in town. "Deep breath, front sight, press" :fu: +1:thefinger

I would pay someone to sit on a grassy knoll when those fucks are in town. "Deep breath, front sight, press" :fu: I'm hired....:thumbup:

I hope they get what they deserve...

May they rott in hell! Their webpage seems to be down... I wonder if this is the start of their dissapearance!

Just heard those rat bastards who hide behind Christ and thank god that soldiers and gays die just lost a case that will cost them 2.9 million. Just felt a little vindication for those families who had to hear those fucks say shit at the funerals. Hopefully the 1st thing thats taken are they're hate vans. fuck the Westorough Church:thumbup: Oh, where exactly did you hear this from? Been browsing around the web and didn't see anything about this?

its on yahoo news right now.

Jury awards father $11M in funeral case By ALEX DOMINGUEZ, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 25 minutes ago A grieving father won a nearly $11 million verdict Wednesday against a fundamentalist Kansas church that pickets military funerals out of a belief that the war in Iraq is a punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality. Albert Snyder of York, Pa., sued the Westboro Baptist Church for unspecified damages after members demonstrated at the March 2006 funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, who was killed in Iraq. The jury first awarded $2.9 million in compensatory damages. It returned in the afternoon with its decision to award $6 million in punitive damages for invasion of privacy and $2 million for causing emotional distress. Snyder's attorney, Craig Trebilcock, had urged jurors to determine an amount "that says don't do this in Maryland again. Do not bring your circus of hate to Maryland again." Church members routinely picket funerals of military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, carrying signs such as "Thank God for dead soldiers" and "God hates fags." A number of states have passed laws regarding funeral protests, and Congress has passed a law prohibiting such protests at federal cemeteries. But the Maryland lawsuit is believed to be the first filed by the family of a fallen serviceman. The church and three of its leaders — the Rev. Fred Phelps and his two daughters, Shirley Phelps-Roper and Rebecca Phelps-Davis, 46 — were found liable for invasion of privacy and intent to inflict emotional distress. Even the size of the award for compensating damages "far exceeds the net worth of the defendants," according to financial statements filed with the court, U.S. District Judge Richard Bennett noted. Snyder claimed the protests intruded upon what should have been a private ceremony and sullied his memory of the event. The church members testified they are following their religious beliefs by spreading the message that soldiers are dying because the nation is too tolerant of homosexuality. Their attorneys maintained in closing arguments Tuesday that the burial was a public event and that even abhorrent points of view are protected by the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and religion. Earlier, church members staged a demonstration outside the federal courthouse. Church founder Fred Phelps held a sign reading "God is your enemy," while Shirley Phelps-Roper stood on an American flag and carried a sign that read "God hates fag enablers." Members of the group sang "God Hates America" to the tune of "God Bless America." Snyder sobbed when he heard the verdict, while members of the church greeted the news with tightlipped smiles.

:arsenal :thefinger :laughingr And I thought 2.4 was good:thumbup: . I was just walking out of the room when I heard the 2.4 million verdict and had to see. I've never wanted to be pro active against any cause really but this one really bothered me. Gotta love how Karma rears its ugly head on the worst people at the best times :laughingr :thumbup:

i remember hearing about those bastards. i just wish they got jail time added to that. if i EVER saw them at one of my firends funerials, i would deny them their freedom of life.

That's great news. I can't even stand watching those fuckers on television.

Oh, where exactly did you hear this from? Been browsing around the web and didn't see anything about this? I saw it on CNN yesterday my co worker emailed it to me Church ordered to pay $2.9 million for funeral protest Story Highlights Albert Snyder sued after church members demonstrated at his son's funeral The church and three of its leaders were found liable for invasion of privacy Church believes the Iraq war is a punishment for the nation's tolerance of gays A number of states have passed laws regarding funeral protests Next Article in U.S. » BALTIMORE, Maryland (AP) -- A grieving father won a $2.9 million verdict Wednesday against a fundamentalist Kansas church that pickets military funerals out of a belief that the war in Iraq is a punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality. Members of the Westboro Baptist Church protest in New York on July 4, 2004. Albert Snyder of York, Pennsylvania, sued the Westboro Baptist Church for unspecified damages after members demonstrated at the March 2006 funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, who was killed in Iraq. U.S. District Judge Richard Bennett noted the size of the award for compensating damages "far exceeds the net worth of the defendants," according to financial statements filed with the court. The jury was to deliberate later on punitive damages. Church members routinely picket funerals of military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, carrying signs such as "Thank God for dead soldiers" and "God hates fags." A number of states have passed laws regarding funeral protests, and Congress has passed a law prohibiting such protests at federal cemeteries. But the Maryland lawsuit is believed to be the first filed by the family of a fallen serviceman. The church and three of its leaders -- the Rev. Fred Phelps and his two daughters, Shirley Phelps-Roper and Rebecca Phelps-Davis, 46 -- were found liable for invasion of privacy and intent to inflict emotional distress. Snyder claimed the protests intruded upon what should have been a private ceremony and sullied his memory of the event. The church members testified they are following their religious beliefs by spreading the message that the deaths of soldiers are due to the nation's tolerance of homosexuality. Their attorneys argued in closing statements Tuesday that the burial was a public event and that even abhorrent points of view are protected by the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and religion. The judge said the church's financial statements, sealed earlier, could be released to the plaintiffs. Earlier, church members staged a demonstration outside the federal courthouse. Church founder Fred Phelps held a sign reading "God is your enemy," while Shirley Phelps-Roper stood on an American flag and carried a sign that read "God hates fag enablers." Members of the group sang "God Hates America" to the tune of "God Bless America." Snyder sobbed when he heard the verdict, while members of the church greeted the news with tightlipped smiles

I would pay someone to sit on a grassy knoll when those fucks are in town. "Deep breath, front sight, press" :fu: nuthin but irony when soilders come to their funerals hahah... :hmmm:

I would pay someone to sit on a grassy knoll when those fucks are in town. "Deep breath, front sight, press" :fu: Always remember to "squeeze" and not "pull" so you dont throw off the shot.

although matts father was granted this amount,unfortunantley he well not see a penny of it for a while.the church refuses to pay and will keep filing an apeal after apeal.i knew and served with matt in iraq.not only was he a personal friend but he was in my platoon aswell.to make matters worse i had to identify the body after it happend.its sad to talk to him one minute then the next u have to do that.then come to find out about these jerkoffs shitting all over his grave when they should be thankfull he fought for there beloved freedom of speech.in my line of work i ve seen terrorism at its worst in iraq,but this shit is the worst kind of terrorism out there.they have never been to iraq yet act like they really know why this country is at war.R.I.P. matt snyder

people like this make me sick ....if they showed up at a service for a friend or family member of mine it would not be a pretty site for them