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Originally Posted by Kadath
Regardless of whether you agree with Scalia or not, to have what amounts to a lapdog as a Supreme Court Justice is indeed a bad thing. I want seven brilliant jurists on the bench. Thomas just follows whatever Scalia does; you might as well give him two votes.
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You might want 9 brilliant folks on the bench, although FDR wanted more. I agree that you don't want someone as chief who just follows someone else. I'm just not convinced Thomas fits that description.