But our society - unlike most in the world - presupposes that freedom and liberty are in a frame of reference that makes the individual, not government, the keeper of his tastes, beliefs, and ideas. That is the philosophy of the First Amendment; and it is this article of faith that sets us apart from most nations in the world.

Racial discrimination against a white is as unconstitutional as race discrimination against a black.

Freedom of movement is the very essence of our free society -- once the right to travel is curtailed, all other rights suffer.

I've often thought that if planners were botanists, zoologists, geologists, and people who know about the earth, we would have much more wisdom in such planning than we have when we leave it to the engineers.

The liberties of none are safe unless the liberties of all are protected.

The Second Amendment reveals a profound principle of American government - the principle of civilian ascendency over the military.

The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the government off the backs of people.