[EllaMinnow]

I emailed my son a link to this thread, and he asked me to post the following for him:

"I had the unique experience of taking Professor Wilkes' class in Criminal Procedure in Fall 2002. To say that Prof. Wilkes is a liberal extremist is an understatement to say the least. The gist of his class is that all police all evil and racist, all prosecutors are cold and callous people who only want to win, and no criminals are actually guilty. He illustrated his beliefs by burning a copy of the 4th Amendment in class to show how he believes the US Supreme Court treats it. The real information is thus obscured by his political beliefs that he uses to overshadow everything and quell possible debate, and the majority of the class believed that he was a joke. Even my liberal friends (sorry, but I do have some) are ashamed to have their beliefs represented by this man. On a personal note, I would also like to add that the majority of the students at UGA law seem to support the appearance of Justice Thomas, and are honored that a Supreme Court justice is speaking at our school (seeing as how only 9 schools a year can have that), so please don't think our entire school is a bunch of liberal wags because of one liberal honk of a professor with an over-inflated ego. Thank you and GO DAWGS!"

[CFW]

Thank you so much for raising such an intelligent child. There are a few conservative students here at the law school, and he is right...most of the students I talk to are honored that Judge Thomas is coming. However, Wilkes just won't shut up! He is like a 2 year old that is not getting the cookie he wants.

[Dark Knight]

There is an update!!!

Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon are starting a drive make sure Justice Thomas's free speech rights are not taken away.

Maybe not.

DK

[kcordell]

Tell your son that we enjoyed his comments and wish him the best of luck. I know a couple of young people who attend UGA and I'm proud to call them freinds.

I would dearly love the chance to hear Justice Thomas speak. What a great experience.

BTW: Let's Go Jackets