[Swordmaker]

What I meant to say is that most case law would go AGAINST Obama’s ideas. That’s how I would blow it out of the water. And, if Obama would downgrade me for bringing it up, I would file a grievance with the department (as Obama is only a lecturer).

But, Obama specifically states that you can only use cases HE has presented in the course. Cases he has not brought up will not be considered, regardless of their validity or precedence.

"You may use any materials or notes used on our class. You may not refer to cases, articles, etc., that were not used in class."

If the student can only cite a articles that Obama has provided to argue his case, and Obama has not provided any cases opposing his viewpoint, then the student's conclusions are foregone. This is just another restatement of the Red Queen's assertion that words mean only what she says they mean. Obama only wants to hear what he has said. Nothing more... and certainly nothing that might impact his pre-conceived conclusions.

[Swordmaker]

cite a articles that Obama

Please ignore the typographical errata "a" in that phrase... blush.

[Thunder90]

I would have to see Obama’s course syllabus for the course to see what cases were required reading/discussion.