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“The Constitution exists precisely so that opinions and judgments, including esthetic and moral judgments about art and literature, can be formed, tested, and expressed. What the Constitution says is that these judgments are for the individual to make, not for the Government to decree, even with the mandate or approval of a majority. Technology expands the capacity to choose; and it denies the potential of this revolution if we assume the Government is best positioned to make these choices for us.”

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Anthony Kennedy served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, born on July 23, 1936. He is highly respected in the legal community for his fairness and wisdom. more

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