Surely the fact that a uniformed police officer is wearing his hair below his collar will make him no less identifiable as a policeman.
THURGOOD MARSHALLLawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness or anarchy.
More Thurgood Marshall Quotes
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We can always stick together when we are losing, but tend to find means of breaking up when we’re winning.
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The process of democracy is one of change. Our laws are not frozen into immutable form, they are constantly in the process of revision in response to the needs of a changing society.
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Ending racial discrimination in jury selection can be accomplished only by eliminating peremptory challenges entirely.
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It is a historic step toward eliminating the shameful practice of racial discrimination in the selection of juries.
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Our Constitution is the envy of the world, as it should be for it is the grand design of the finest nation on earth.
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In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
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It is now well established that the Constitution protects the right to receive information and ideas.This right to receive information and ideas, regardless of their social worth, is fundamental to our free society.
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Sometimes history takes things into its own hands.
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We must dissent from the fear.
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Mere access to the courthouse doors does not by itself assure a proper functioning of the adversary process.
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To protest against injustice is the foundation of all our American democracy.
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Lawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness or anarchy.
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A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi… has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. It’s not true, but I challenge anyone to say it is not a goal worth working for.
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Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.
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What is the quality of your intent?
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