You have to remember that the Ninth Circus has a long-time reputation as being nothing more than a filthy rest stop on the highway to the Supreme Court. If you have to stop there you avoid eye contact, wash your hands, and get out as fast as you can. To quote Robert Klein (from a way different context!), "Hover! Squat! Use someone else's ass if you have to! But DON'T TOUCH THAT TOILET SEAT!!!"
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