Away Quote by Antonin Scalia
“But I'm not pro death penalty. I - I'm just anti the notion that it is not a matter for democratic choice, that it has been taken away from the democratic choice of the people by a provision of the Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oral Argument before the Supreme Court, United States v. Kennedy, 2005
The speaker opposes the death penalty but argues it should be decided by the people, not removed by constitutional provision.
In simple terms: He wants the death penalty to be a democratic choice.
Key Takeaway
Consider public input on capital punishment.
Themes
justice
democracy
law
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- citizen referendums
- court rulings
- public opinion polls
Key Concepts
constitutional law
public policy
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should fundamental rights be decided by majority vote?
- How to balance democratic will with constitutional safeguards?
A Different Perspective
Democratic choice may conflict with constitutional protections of minority rights.
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