With each decision of ours that takes from the People a question properly left to them - with each decision that is unabashedly based not on law, but on the 'reasoned judgment' of a bare majority of this Court - we move one step closer to being reminded of our impotence. Antonin Scalia barebaseclose share on social
You could have 50 different states having 50 different regulations... until they were all litigated out. Antonin Scalia litigateregulationstate Change image and share on social
I love to argue. I've always loved to argue. And I love to point out the weaknesses of the opposing arguments. It may well be that I'm something of a shin kicker. It may well be that I'm something of a contrarian. Antonin Scalia argueargumentcontrarian share on social
Winning and losing, that's never been my objective. It's my hope that in the fullness of time, the majority of the court will come to see things as I do. Antonin Scalia courtfullnesshope Change image and share on social
Until the courts put a stop to it, public debate over same-sex marriage displayed American democracy at its best. Individuals on both sides of the issue passionately, but respectfully, attempted to persuade their fellow citizens to accept their views. Antonin Scalia acceptamericanattempt share on social
Originalism says that when you consult the text, you give it the meaning it had when it was adopted, not some later modern meaning. Antonin Scalia adoptconsultgive Change image and share on social
Words have meaning. And their meaning doesn't change. Antonin Scalia changemeanword Change image and share on social
I think Thomas Jefferson would have said the more speech, the better. Antonin Scalia jeffersonspeechthoma Change image and share on social
There exists in some parts of the world sanctimonious criticism of America's death penalty, as somehow unworthy of a civilized society. Antonin Scalia americacivilizecriticism Change image and share on social
Indeed, follow your star if you want to head north and it's the North Star. But if you want to head north and it's Mars, you had better follow somebody else's star. Antonin Scalia followheadmar Change image and share on social