“It is not our job to apply laws that have not yet been written.” JobsLawWritten Author:John Paul Stevens
“A democracy cannot function effectively when its constituent members believe laws are being bought and sold.” BelieveLawDemocracyMembersFunctionConstituents Author:John Paul Stevens
“"Respecting" means concerning or with reference to. But it also means with respect~ that is "reverence," "good-will," "regard" to. Taking into account this richer meaning, the Establishment Clause, in banning laws that concern religion, especially prohibits those that pay homage to religion.” MeanLawPayAtheismConcernAccountsRegardPositive AtheismEstablishmentReverenceGood WillHomageClausesEstablishment Clause Author:John Paul Stevens
“One thing, however, is certain. Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year's presidential election, the identity of the loser is perfectly clear. It is the nation's confidence in the judge as an impartial guardian of the rule of law.” KnowsYearsMayLawPoliticalCertainPoliticsNationsClearOne ThingIdentityJudgingElectionCertaintyWinnerPresidentialLoserGuardianRule Of LawPresidential Election Author:John Paul Stevens
