America Quote by Michael Moriarty
“Once the Supreme Court in 1973 decided that infanticide could be legal, it not only ended Americas inalienable right to life, it threw the Golden Rule right off the shores of this continent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television, 1995, USA
He argues that a Supreme Court decision on infanticide undermines the right to life and the Golden Rule.
In simple terms: He says the decision threatens life rights and moral law.
Consider ethical implications of legal rulings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- bioethics discussions
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the Golden Rule applicable in law?
- How should societies protect vulnerable lives?
Legal decisions can be complex and nuanced.