The family unit plays a critical role in our society and in the training of the generation to come.

Any property may now be taken for the benefit of another private party, but the fallout from this decision will not be random. The beneficiaries are likely to be those citizens with disproportionate influence and power in the political process, including large corporations and development firms. As for the victims, the government now has license to transfer property from those with fewer resources to those with more. The Founders cannot have intended this perverse result.

It was better for me when I was joined at the court by a second woman. When I was there alone, there was too much media focus on the one woman, and the minute we got another woman, that changed.

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

I didn't want to be out of order answering any questions.

Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live.

I sort of thought the framers of the Constitution were talking about the rights of individuals, not corporate entities.