Some may more quietly commemorate the suffering, struggle, and sacrifice that has triumphed over much of what was wrong with the original document, and observe the anniversary with hopes not realized and promises not fulfilled. I plan to celebrate the bicentennial of the Constitution as a living document, including the Bill of Rights and the other amendments protecting individual freedoms and human rights.

The death penalty is no more effective a deterrent than life imprisonment... It is also evident that the burden of capital punishment falls upon the poor, the ignorant and the underprivileged members of society.

The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in time of crisis.

To protest against injustice is the foundation of all our American democracy.

In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.

The ban directly hampers the partys ability to spread its message and hamstrings voters seeking to inform themselves about the candidates and issues.

Mere access to the courthouse doors does not by itself assure a proper functioning of the adversary process.