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“Because values change, legislatures abolish the death penalty, permit same-sex…” quote by Antonin Scalia — Download Open image

“Because values change, legislatures abolish the death penalty, permit same-sex marriage if they want, abolish laws against homosexual conduct. That's how the change in a society occurs. Society doesn't change through a Constitution.”

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