4. loFlyer: Sorry, let me clarify. I think the comparison the author is making between a current possible conflict of interest, and where someone had worked in the past is not honest. Clearly the past will have some influence on the present. This is true of everyone. However, it is not a fair comparison to say it is the same thing. You cant really compare questioning someones moray value against whether they have a Judge has a conflict of interest. I would hope we hold Judges to a higher standard. Especially Supreme Court Judges. The LAT article was showing that Justice Thomas might now come into conflicts of interest with his wife, because of her clients. Is anyone really that happy with the citizens united case? The ACLU is one of the greatest institutions in America. While I do not support all their cases. What they do to protect our constitution is invaluable. They have no political affiliation, they are the guardians of the first amendment.