Despite this discussion the doctrine is dismissed in a


1. Snyder v. Phelps, (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/10pdf/09-751.pdf) 09-751 (March 2, 2011) involved members of the Westboro Baptist Church picketing at the funeral of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder. Please read the decision, give me a summary of the facts of the case and a discussion of the Court's decision.

2.  In oral argument, Justice Scalia questions the applicability of the "fighting words" doctrine enunciated in Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire , 315 U. S. 568 (1942). Please watch the video.

Despite this discussion, the doctrine is dismissed in a footnote in the majority opinion and barely mentioned in the concurring opinion.  Please define and explain the doctrine. Could/should it have been applied?

Please watch the video on youtube to answer question 2. Type this on youtube (FantasyCast- Highlights of Oral Arguments in Snyder v. Phelps)

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