Anna Nicole And The Supreme Court

American Voices

October 6, 2005 | ISSUE 41•40

The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear Anna Nicole Smith's inheritance case. What do you think?

Putting Anna Nicole Smith in a room with eight rich, powerful, lascivious old men doesn't sound like the best idea.

Stanley Walling
Cabinet Maker
I hope this doesn't send the wrong message to the new chief justice that the Supreme Court is all about fun.

Jack Dreyer
Stucco Mason
Finally, something in the Supreme Court that affects me!

Casey Arrington
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