Marine Dad Must Pay Westboro Court Fees

Albert Snyder's son lost his life serving this country. When his son's body returned to him, he was not allowed to grieve during the funeral procession escorting the casket covered by the flag of this nation. He had to see the signs held from people so filled with contempt, they held signs saying "Thank God for IED's" along with other protest signs.

What was Mr. Snyder supposed to do about this? Was he to simply take it? Now he has to pay the Westboro group legal fees? It is a very sad day in this country when a tiny group like this can cause so much pain and suffering for so many.

Marine Dad Must Pay Westboro Court Fees
March 30, 2010
York Daily Record


Albert Snyder got a bill for $16,500 on Friday -- the latest result of his ongoing legal battle with the Westboro Baptist Church.
Church members are seeking to recoup costs from federal appeals court, which dismissed Snyder's lawsuit against them. Snyder's lawyer, Sean Summers, said the court declared last week that Snyder was responsible for the costs.
Efforts to reach an official from Westboro Baptist Church were unsuccessful Monday.
Such mandated reimbursements are common after appellate court cases, Summers said.
When the U.S. Supreme Court hears Snyder's case in the fall, its decision will ultimately make a big difference as to whether or not Snyder can eventually recoup that money, Summers said.
"It's rubbing salt in an open wound," Summers said.
The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church, led by the Rev. Fred Phelps, preaches an anti-homosexual message. Members maintain that combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan are God's retribution for America's tolerance of gay men and lesbian women.
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Marine Dad Must Pay Westboro Court Fees