When we surrender moral government to the courts, we have surrendered the very essence of freedom, we have surrendered its only real meaning--and we will not be free again until we get it back.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Surrendering moral governance to courts erases freedom's essence; it must be reclaimed.
- In plain terms
- Giving moral control to courts destroys freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Moral governance belongs to people, not courts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is freedom's essence?
- Who decides moral questions?
Another view
Courts often step in when other branches fail.
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