Abortion Quote by Harry A. Blackmun
“Abortion raises moral and spiritual questions over which honorable persons can disagree sincerely and profoundly. But those disagreements did not then and do not now relieve us of our duty to apply the Constitution faithfully.”
About This Quote
Source Supreme Court Opinion, 1992 (Planned Parenthood v. Casey)
Abortion debates involve deep moral and spiritual disagreements, yet constitutional duty remains unchanged.
In simple terms: Moral debates persist, but law stays constant.
Key Takeaway
Uphold constitutional principles despite moral conflict.
Themes
law
morality
abortion
constitution
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
legal
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal practice
- public policy
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
ethical pluralism
judicial duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How should law address moral diversity?
- What role should personal belief play in public policy?
A Different Perspective
Moral disagreement does not alter legal obligations.
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