Non-Sequiturs: 06.24.15

* Justice Thomas parted with his conservative brethren on the Confederate flag case, but was it a product of his experience as an African-American? Don't bet on it. [The Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post] * A jury awarded $500,000 to a patient after doctors mocked him while anesthetized. For example, the anesthesiologist said, "I wanted to punch you in the face and man you up a little bit." Maybe it's me, but if he sued over that, it sounds like he absolutely deserved that punch in the face. [MedCity News] * This title says it all, "I Am An Adjunct Law Professor Who Teaches Five Classes. I Earn Less Than A Pet-Sitter." [TaxProf Blog] * Have you ever wondered how blind people perceive and experience race? Really interesting findings from Professor Osagie K. Obasogie of UC Hastings Law. [Buzzfeed] * This may come as a shock, but a report finds that prosecutors cared more about securing convictions than protecting the public. [The Times-Picayune] * When we say the immigration system is broken, this is what we mean: 15-year resident with a Columbia Law degree about to be deported. [Vox] * In honor of the anniversary of Jaws last week, an examination of Quint's legal duties to Brody and Hooper. When you consider his potential liability, perhaps he was better off getting eaten. [The Legal Geeks] * Federal government paying to scour sewage in Washington state to learn about pot usage post legalization. Note to federal government: they're the dirty hippies, not you. [Seattle Times]