I have spent my years since Princeton, while at law school and in my various professional jobs, not feeling completely a part of the worlds I inhabit. I am always looking over my shoulder wondering if I measure up.

If the issue is letting the states experiment and letting the society have more time to figure out its direction, why is taking a case now the answer?

There are no bystanders in life [...] Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.

People in some situations act worse than animals. You can't be a judge if you try to be a robot. Because then you're not going to be able to look at both sides, and hear both sides. At the same time, if you're being ruled by emotion, then you're not being fair and impartial.

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences...our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.

Without question, so many people, throughout my life, never think of Puerto Rico as part of the United States.

You make your life choices understanding that you might and do have to work harder to prove yourself.