[Stanwood_Dave]

I'm a big supporter of the U.S. Constitution, but the last time I checked, it only apply's in the U.S. and it's Territory's (Guam, et al.) and 3 nautical miles (1 marine league, or 3.45 statute miles [5.5 km]) off the coast(s) of the United States.

I am some what of a jail house lawyer, {WAY MORE EXPERIENCE IN THE {Washington State} COURT ROOM(S), then the average Joe six-pack} my thinking is the Justice Dept. will lose @ the Supreme Court of the United States.

[zeugma]

I am some what of a jail house lawyer, {WAY MORE EXPERIENCE IN THE {Washington State} COURT ROOM(S), then the average Joe six-pack} my thinking is the Justice Dept. will lose @ the Supreme Court of the United States.

Hope you're right. I am always leery of cases that involve any serious impact to federal power. If MS wins, it will be a huge blow to claimed federal power. As such, both the 'conservatives' and the liberals on the court will have reasons to want the government to prevail.