Children Quote by Orrin Hatch
“The First Amendment is not an altar on which we must sacrifice our children, families, and community standards. Obscene material that is not protected by the First Amendment can and must be prohibited.”
About This Quote
A warning that constitutional freedoms should not be invoked to shield harmful content, emphasizing community standards over absolute liberty.
In simple terms: Limits to free speech for public good
Key Takeaway
Rights have socially responsible boundaries
Themes
law
morality
media
community
censorship
Mood
serious
cautious
authoritative
Type
political
argumentative
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- media regulation
- public policy
Key Concepts
First Amendment
obscenity
Practical Applications
- law drafting
- civic education
Questions to Reflect On
- Where should the line be drawn between expression and harm?
- How do societies negotiate changing standards?
