Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas made a rare public appearance [1] this week, speaking at Washington and Lee University. The typically recluse conservative member of the court thinks Americans are more likely to study a cell phone contract than they are the US constitution.

Thomas also shared his perception that Americans expect too much for their government. He said:

The message today seems more like ask not what you can do for yourselves or your country, but what your country must do for you.

When it comes to bailed-out companies [2] who want to award multimillion dollar bonuses, it certainly seems like some Americans are looking for a break from Uncle Sam. But I'm sure Thomas's comments also encompass other forms of (noncorporate) welfare. Do you think most Americans are selfish these days?

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