One is entitled to say without qualification that the correlation between prior judicial experience and fitness for the Supreme Court is zero.
Felix FrankfurterRead
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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