Anything Quote by Antonin Scalia
“If there's anything you absolutely hate, why, it must be unconstitutional. Or, if there's anything you absolutely have to have, it must be required by the Constitution. That's where we are. That is utterly mindless.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oral Argument, Supreme Court, 2005
The speaker argues that constitutional interpretation should not be driven by personal preferences; it must follow the text, not individual likes or dislikes.
In simple terms: Constitution shouldn't bend to personal likes or dislikes.
Key Takeaway
Apply the Constitution impartially.
Themes
law
interpretation
objectivity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- legislative drafting
- policy analysis
- public debate
Key Concepts
constitutionalism
judicial restraint
legal formalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal values affect legal reasoning?
- Can true objectivity exist in law?
A Different Perspective
Personal bias can still influence judges despite formal rules.
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