Antonin Scalia, Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 507 (1992) (dissenting).
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In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled to observe respectful silence. . . . Logically, that ought to be the next target for the Court's bulldozer.
— Antonin Scalia on Pledge of Allegiance
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled to observe respectful silence. . . . Logically, that ought to be the next target for the Court's bulldozer." in the context of "Antonin Scalia, Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 507 (1992) (dissenting)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Pledge of Allegiance" (Quotes)
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About Antonin Scalia
Antonin Gregory Scalia (March 11, 1936 – February 13, 2016) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, who served for 29 years, from 1986 until his death. He was appointed to the Court by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1986.
About Antonin Scalia
Antonin Gregory Scalia (March 11, 1936 – February 13, 2016) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, who served for 29 years, from 1986 until his death. He was appointed to the Court by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1986.
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