Non-Sequitur wrote: “But the family of the soldier also has rights, and the Phelps mob violated them.”
Interesting. How were the family’s rights violated?
I’m not arguing for Fred Phelps BTW. I’m truly interested in this case as it relates to the 1st Amendment. I seriously don’t think this will survive on appeal.
“...Interesting. How were the family’s rights violated?..”
Not a lawyer but I would think there right of privacy...can’t I bury my son in peace...this isn’t about preventing their ability to stand on a soap box just where they stand...
People have a right to privacy.