It is precisely because the issue raised by this case touches the heart of what makes individuals what they are that we should be especially sensitive to the rights of those whose choices upset the majority.

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Disapproval of homosexuality cannot justify invading the houses, hearts and minds of citizens who choose...

Disapproval of homosexuality cannot justify invading the houses, hearts and minds of citizens who choose...

Disapproval of homosexuality cannot justify invading the houses, hearts and minds of citizens who choose...

Disapproval of homosexuality cannot justify invading the houses, hearts and minds of citizens who choose...

The flaw in the statute is that in all its applications, it operates on a...

The flaw in the statute is that in all its applications, it operates on a...

In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is...

In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is...

The right of an individual to conduct intimate relationships in the intimacy of his or...

The right of an individual to conduct intimate relationships in the intimacy of his or...

Who is to say that 5 men 10 years ago were right whereas 5 men...

Who is to say that 5 men 10 years ago were right whereas 5 men...

What the Court really has refused to recognize is the fundamental interest all individuals have...

What the Court really has refused to recognize is the fundamental interest all individuals have...

I no longer shall tinker with the machinery of death.

I no longer shall tinker with the machinery of death.

By placing discretion in the hands of an official to grant or deny a license,...

By placing discretion in the hands of an official to grant or deny a license,...

By placing discretion in the hands of an official to grant or deny a license,...

By placing discretion in the hands of an official to grant or deny a license,...

The states are not free, under the guise of protecting maternal health or potential life,...

The states are not free, under the guise of protecting maternal health or potential life,...

The right of an individual to conduct intimate relationships in the intimacy of his or...

The right of an individual to conduct intimate relationships in the intimacy of his or...

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control...

Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control...

The Constitution is not a panacea for every blot upon the public welfare, nor should...

The Constitution is not a panacea for every blot upon the public welfare, nor should...

The portion of a law usually found unconstitutional is the teeth

The portion of a law usually found unconstitutional is the teeth

Our Constitution was not written in the sands to be washed away by each wave...

Our Constitution was not written in the sands to be washed away by each wave...

Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.

Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.

Health coverage for regular citizens isn't mandated by the Constitution, but we're obligated to provide...

Health coverage for regular citizens isn't mandated by the Constitution, but we're obligated to provide...

I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the...

I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the...

The People of Virginia declare and make known that the powers granted under the Constitution...

The People of Virginia declare and make known that the powers granted under the Constitution...