I'm not a scientist. That's why I don't want to have to deal with global warming, to tell you the truth. Antonin Scalia dealglobalscientist Change image and share on social
It is not rational, never mind 'appropriate,' to impose billions of dollars in economic costs in return for a few dollars in health or environmental benefits. Antonin Scalia benefitbillioncost Change image and share on social
Society's mores have changed, and what used to be thought not to be cruel and unusual now is thought to be cruel and unusual. Antonin Scalia changecruelmore Change image and share on social
If I have brought any message today, it is this: Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity. Be fools for Christ. And have the courage to suffer the contempt of the sophisticated world. Antonin Scalia bringchristcontempt share on social
I would not like to be replaced by someone who immediately sets about undoing what I've tried to do for 25-26 years. Antonin Scalia haveimmediatelyreplace Change image and share on social
But I'm not pro death penalty. I - I'm just anti the notion that it is not a matter for democratic choice, that it has been taken away from the democratic choice of the people by a provision of the Constitution. Antonin Scalia antichoiceconstitution share on social
Wringing your hands about states' rights, forget it. They're gone. Basically, the federal government can do whatever it wants. Who's going to protect the states? My court? Ha - we're feds! Antonin Scalia basicallycourtfed Change image and share on social
In a big family the first child is kind of like the first pancake. If it's not perfect, that's okay, there are a lot more coming along. Antonin Scalia bigchildcome Change image and share on social
Burning the flag is a form of expression. Speech doesn't just mean written words or oral words. It could be semaphore. And burning a flag is a symbol that expresses an idea - I hate the government, the government is unjust, whatever. Antonin Scalia burnexpressexpression share on social
What is a moderate interpretation of the text? Halfway between what it really means and what you'd like it to mean? Antonin Scalia halfwayinterpretationmean Change image and share on social