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Right now, Albert Snyder, father of Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, is going head-to-head with Westboro Baptist Church members. Members of the church picketed at Matthew's funeral last year carrying signs that read, "Thank god for dead soldiers" and "God hates fags." Snyder is seeking damages for invasion of privacy and intent to inflict emotional distress. However, whether or not the church members are protected by the First Amendment is also an issue.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church have protested at several funerals for military personell who have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Several states have passed laws that ban picketors from doing so. A federal law has also been passed. However, this particular law suit is the first known to have been filed by family of a service member.

Monetary donations can be made at http://www.matthewsnyder.org/ to help the family pay for their suit againt the Church.