I think a better term would be apologist, not shill. For better or for worse, Thomas's interest in the law gives him a position on Federal power that is often a

I think a better term would be apologist, not shill. For better or for worse, Thomas's interest in the law gives him a position on Federal power that is often at odds with the more old-school libertarian/anarchist members of the HN community. Speaking for myself, his apologia of The State also irritates me quite a bit, but I try to keep my mouth shut because he contributes so much to the community.