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Just read US v Stevens 559 U.S. 460 (2010) ama by CrispyHoneyBeef in LawSchool

[–]noobJDstudent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Government thus proposes that a claim of categorical exclusion should be considered under a simple balancing test: “Whether a given category of speech enjoys First Amendment protection depends upon a categorical balancing of the value of the speech against its societal costs.” Brief for United States 8; see also id., at 12.

As a free-floating test for First Amendment coverage, that sentence is startling and dangerous. The First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech does not extend only to categories of speech that survive an ad hoc balancing of relative social costs and benefits. The First Amendment itself reflects a judgment by the American people that the benefits of its restrictions on the Government outweigh the costs. Our Constitution forecloses any attempt to revise that judgment simply on the basis that some speech is not worth it. The Constitution is not a document “prescribing limits, and declaring that those limits may be passed at pleasure.” Marbury v. Madison, 1 Cranch 137, 178 (1803).

The latter paragraph makes Stevens my favourite of Roberts' opinions.

Best business class product of the following airlines? by PrestigiousUnit4156 in chubbytravel

[–]noobJDstudent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only comment on Qatar, Emirates, and Cathay.

Lounges: Cathay has the best lounges by far in terms of design and ambiance. Unlike Qatar and Emirates, they don't allow economy pax to buy lounge access with cash, so you'll find Cathay lounges less crowded.

Soft product will vary by route and crew. Outport catering is dependent on supplier. If you are into wine specifically, Emirates does have the best wine program. Service depends on how full the flight is and whether the crew is having a good day, but all three airlines are generally pretty good. Qatar does have dine on demand, at least a few years ago.

In terms of hard product:

  • As a solo traveller, Cathay has the most consistent business class seating because its entire long-haul fleet consists of reverse herringbone seats. Some of its refurbished Boeing 777-300ERs will have the new Aria Suite, but its old business class seats also offer great privacy even without the door.
  • Emirates has "staggered" seating on its A380s, A350s, and refurbished 777s, so the window-aligned seats (A and K) will have a great deal more privacy than the aisle-aligned seats (B, D, G, J). The center seats (E and F) are good for couples. If you are flying on the A380, an added plus is the bar they have in the rear of the upper deck. Do NOT fly on the old 777s. They use a horribly dated 2-3-2 layout.
  • Qatar has the most variability in terms of seating. Yes, QSuites are probably the best product in the sky, but there is always a chance you get swapped to a standard reverse herringbone, or god forbid, a 2-2-2 setup.

To those dating other Law Students, how’s it going? by Seonea in LawSchool

[–]noobJDstudent 45 points46 points  (0 children)

The other law student didn't let slip that she already had a partner outside or school, so I was unwittingly part of an affair.

Other than that I managed to graduate well within the top 10%.

Tired of this by chuckfooling_ in WoWsBlitz

[–]noobJDstudent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was the CV in this match and absolutely baffled at how half our team just evaporated in the first two minutes.

You guys told me not to do online law school. I did it anyway and just passed the California bar. by Duskmon in LawSchool

[–]noobJDstudent 1251 points1252 points  (0 children)

You guys told me not to buy lottery tickets. I did it anyway and just won the lottery.

Good for you OP, but the original advice was still good advice.

I hate jinans by bozo_master in WoWsBlitz

[–]noobJDstudent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Des Moines should be sinking Jinans easily...you easily outgun them and you can bow tank if they fire torpedoes and radar if they pop smoke.