User talk:Milesnfowler

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Bajakajian
I saw your additions to Thomas's page re: this case, but I think that too much attention is paid to this relatively minor issue, and I think that what's there should be condensed or removed, as it's probably of little interest to most readers. RafaelRGarcia (talk) 22:26, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I shortened the section to a paragraph, as most Supreme Court bio pages don't spend more than a paragraph on any case. I think the case article could use fleshing out if you're interested. RafaelRGarcia (talk) 16:28, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

Yes, the Bajakajian case is often overlooked, but wrongly so. It is significant on at least a couple of levels, not least of which that it is unusual to see Thomas siding against both Scalia and Rehnquist while siding with most of the moderates and liberals.

Leaving out this case would be a mistake, although shortening the information about it here would be acceptable. It clarifies some of his thinking not only about the meaning of the eighth amendment but also about how to interpret the Constitution generally. Here he disagreed with the view often held by conservatives that whatever law the legislature passes and however the executive interpets it is to be given wide latitude. Not, says Thomas, if that law and its administrative interpretation contradict the Constitution. In this he is more of an originalist than Scalia. Milesnfowler (talk) 00:17, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

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County police
I noticed your edit to County (United States). I have the feeling that Virginia is a bit unique in this regard. I don't know of any other state that has a separate police department in the county. If so, it is worthy of mention in Virginia, or, more likely, a forked article from Virginia (government, maybe). Curious as to how that came about. Maybe a separate line or two somewhere. Most states, even New England (where there is no unorganized land!), have their sheriffs performing police duties in the county. Student7 (talk) 14:50, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

It seems to be unique to Albemarle County because in adjacent counties the sheriffs are, as you say, performing police duties. --Milesnfowler (talk) 18:58, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

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