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by xraystyle 3290 days ago
I think it's pretty hard to argue that their decision would have been any different regardless of the ethnic makeup of the band.

Whether or not one agrees or disagrees with the political views of any of the Supreme Court justices, I think you'd be hard-pressed to argue that any of them are unintelligent. They're very clearly aware that this ruling sets a precedent that will apply to future trademarks regardless of the background of the applicant, and yet still ruled unanimously in favor of the band.