[Congressman Billybob]

This is a bullsh*t case, and all the lawyers involved, including the "ivy-covered professors" (quoting Tom Lehrer) are professional frauds. Allow me to prove the case:

Anybody remember the 55 MPH speed limit? It was in all the papers. The states went all the way to the Supreme Court, arguing that it was no business of the Congress to set the speed limits in Elephant Breath, Montana. They were quite right, but that's not want Congress did.

The law said that states should set their own speed limits at 55 MPH. And if they chose not to, then they would not get any more federal highway aid. There was a lot of noise in the state capitols. Then there was a loud sucking sound in the state treasuries. Then all the state legislatures fell in line.

When the matter reached the Supreme Court, it ruled in accord with the nursery rhyme, "He who pays the piper, calls the tune." It WAS the business of Congress to attach conditions to its grants of money. Therefore, the law was constitutional.

Since these "esteemed" law professors are challenging the same type of law, they should and will lose. I only hope that they are also embarrassed by an award of attorneys' fees and costs against them for filing such an obviously phony case. They certainly have it coming.

Congressman Billybob

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[TheAngryClam]

Now BillyBob, while I thought the same thing, you know as well as I do that you can't trust the Supreme Court to rule in accord with precedent anymore. Just look at Lawrence v. Texas.

The law schools have a fundamental right to government money, no strings attached. However, you better watch out if you violate Title IX.

[El Gato]

Elephant Breath, Montana.

I believe "Elephant Breath" is actually located near the campuses of Havard and Boston College.

[TopQuark]

Thanks, Congressman.

Darn, I really should move into your district.