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by throwaway17_17 2316 days ago
I think we are agreeing on the end result, I was just suggesting that I don’t think the courts are going to be keen delve into 5th amendment intricacies and how speech may be compelled. I was just offering what I think will be the path of least resistance in the opinions in this area. I think your argument and reasoning is sound, I just think the courts are going to dodge any discussion of that by deciding prematurely that this area is like DNA(in the context of forced blood draws) and just rule, punting on the reasoning you put forward.

An unecessary personal detail: I wouldn’t describe myself as leaning liberal on constitutional interpretation (although all my Writs would lead one to assume I am firmly in favor of it), I certainly see myself as a die hard centrist in this area.