I say the law should be blind to race, gender and sexual orientation, just as it claims to be blind to wealth and power. There should be no specially protected groups of any kind, except for children, the severely disabled and the elderly, whose physical frailty demands society's care.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals equally under the law, regardless of factors such as race, gender, or sexual orientation. It argues for the principle of impartiality by claiming that the law should not provide special protection or privileges to any specific groups, except for those who are physically vulnerable, such as children, the severely disabled, and the elderly. The quote suggests that societal care is necessary for these groups due to their physical frailty, whereas others should be treated equally under the law.

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