Quote by Sandra Day O'Connor

It is difficult to discern a serious threat to religious liberty from a room of silent, thoughtful schoolchildren.

It is difficult to discern a serious threat to religious lib

Summary

This quote suggests that it is illogical and unjust to perceive a serious threat to religious freedom or belief system from a group of quiet and contemplative schoolchildren. It implies that children are typically innocent and unlikely to pose any harm or infringement on religious liberties. The quote challenges the notion of perceiving younger individuals as a potential danger to religious values, emphasizing the need for a fair and objective assessment of the situation.

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By Sandra Day O'Connor

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