Facebook As a Real-time Focus Group

Earlier today, the Supreme Court ruled that "terror suspects can appeal in civilian courts," as the NYT headline reads.

One friend's away message:

[Name withheld] fears for her country after the Supreme Court's Gitmo detainee ruling.

Another's:

[Name withheld] thanks the Supreme Court for restoring Habeas Corpus.

Who needs fancy opinion dials when you have Facebook status updates?