In my work a good library is essential. It enables me to learn the background and previous discussions of the various issues I am called upon to decide. It provides the stability and continuity for the rule of law.

The primary objective of copyright is not to reward the labor of authors, but ‘[t]o promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts.' To this end, copyright assures authors the right to their original expression, but encourages others to build freely upon the ideas and information conveyed by a work. This result is neither unfair nor unfortunate. It is the means by which copyright advances the progress of science and art.

Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person.

Suppose you had a cross burning in a play or a movie... Would that be intimidating?

The more education a woman has, the wider the gap between men's and women's earnings for the same work.

Historically, it took a long time before the court took any women law clerks. Finally, it did, but the numbers have never matched very effectively the percentages of law graduates out of graduating classes. We have far more than we ever did before and it's continued to grow, but it isn't a nice match yet.

If parents instill a sense of civic-mindedness - and there is no better way to do that than by example - their children will probably follow.