The law regards man as man, and takes no account of his surroundings or of his color when his civil rights as guaranteed by the supreme law of the land are involved.
John Marshall HarlanRead
Justice must be done in investigating the tragic death of Mr. Freddie Gray. His family deserves our deepest sympathy and respect for their loss, and our admiration for their courage in calling us, as a city, to act as our better selves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of investigating injustices and recognizing the courage of those affected by tragedy.
In this quote, Martin O'Malley speaks to the necessity of bringing justice to light in the investigation of Freddie Gray's death. He highlights the profound sympathy owed to Gray's family, acknowledging their bravery in urging the community toward reflection and action in pursuit of a just society.
Themes
JusticeInvestigationFreddie GraySympathyCourageRespect
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used at a public vigil for victims of injustice.
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