Liberals see the Constitution itself as 'living' and 'evolving' that is, gradually turning into something that would have been unrecognizable to its authors.
Joseph SobranFreedom has ceased to be a birthright; it has come to mean whatever we are still permitted to do.
Joseph SobranA hypocritical etiquette forces us to pretend that the Jews are powerless victims; and if you don't respect their victimhood, they'll destroy you.
Joseph SobranSince outright slavery has been discredited, "democracy" is the only remaining rationale for state compulsion that most people will accept.
Joseph SobranWhen your child has matured sufficiently to understand how the judicial system works, set a bedtime for him and then send him to bed an hour early. When he tearfully accuses you of breaking the rules, explain that you made the rules and you can interpret them in any way that seems appropriate to you, according to changing conditions. This will prepare him for the Supreme Court's concept of the US Constitution as a 'living document'.
Joseph Sobran