Arises Quote by Warren E. Burger
“However, when the privilege depends solely on the broad, undifferentiated claim of public interest in the confidentiality of such conversations, a confrontation with other values arises.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: US Supreme Court Oral Argument, 1985
When privacy is justified only by vague public‑interest claims, it clashes with other important values.
In simple terms: Privacy based on vague public interest conflicts with other values.
Key Takeaway
Balance privacy with concrete justifications.
Themes
privacy
public interest
values
law
ethics
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal debates
- policy drafting
- privacy assessments
- media reporting
Key Concepts
constitutional law
civil liberties
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete interests should justify privacy?
- How can we protect privacy without overbroad justifications?
A Different Perspective
Vague claims may be abused to limit rights.
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