Quotes About Justice

The government, both state and federal, has a duty to be reasonable and accommodating.

Practically, every defense lawyer knows that the jury desperately wants to hear from the defendant and that the only reason not to put him on the stand is that he is soooo guilty that every answer he gives after his name will eradicate any shred of reasonable doubt.

Americans want great schools for their children, safe neighborhoods for their families, and good jobs for themselves. These are the just and reasonable demands of a righteous public.

Yes, I believe in equality. But I don't like the word 'feminist,' because it's such a rational belief to think that women are equal to men, and I'm a rational person. You shouldn't be labeled for being reasonable.

No reasonable American believes that someone can investigate their own boss.

Laws, especially those of a constitutional nature like the Basic Law, which have been formulated through reasonable legislative processes, should never be freely interpreted or lightly abandoned.

After all, clemency is by nature outside the rule of law. When conferred upon those already convicted of crimes, it unravels the decision of citizen-jurors who found guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

I think the notion of tax fairness is the reasonable thing to do.

Good laws are fair, do not discriminate against any group and are reasonably implementable.

It's simply not bias for a judge to explain her reasoning in a dissent.

There are good reasons for being in jail - for protesting.

I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.

I'm a real rebel with a cause.

One person's rebel is another person's freedom fighter, isn't it?

People have a right to violence, to rebel, to fight back.

I have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.

The general revolt of a Nation cannot be called a Rebellion.

We need to rebuild our nation with a new foundation. A foundation rooted in love, and care, and equality. Where justice is truly real for all of us, regardless of race, class, gender, orientation, or religion. I fully believe we can.

This rebuilding of New Orleans gives us the perfect opportunity to see if we're ready to extend the legacy of Dr. King.

Even a poor man can receive honors.

We must ensure not only that everyone receives equal pay for equal work, but that they have the opportunity to do equal work.

I want to see prisoners getting support that is every bit as good as that which they would receive from the NHS in the community.

Regardless of how much media coverage will be received, talking and raising awareness about social injustice isn't enough.

It is important that gang members are aware that if they engage in aggravated assault, maiming, kidnapping, or manslaughter that they will receiving a minimum sentence of 30 years.