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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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society...

AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society...

If I were asked to describe the difference between the sexes in the gay world,...

If I were asked to describe the difference between the sexes in the gay world,...

The minute I tell you I'm a dyke and you're like, 'If you're a lesbian,...

The minute I tell you I'm a dyke and you're like, 'If you're a lesbian,...

It was hard for me to do the show (All American Girl) because a lot...

It was hard for me to do the show (All American Girl) because a lot...

Gay icons usually have some tragedy in their lives, but I've only had tragic haircuts...

Gay icons usually have some tragedy in their lives, but I've only had tragic haircuts...

'Gay panic' is insidious. It is corrupt because it appeals to a public that is...

'Gay panic' is insidious. It is corrupt because it appeals to a public that is...

I don't think homosexuality is a choice. Society forces you to think it's a choice,...

I don't think homosexuality is a choice. Society forces you to think it's a choice,...

I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people...

I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people...

It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have...

It is a fair summary of history to say that the safeguards of liberty have...