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At the constitutional level where we work, 90 percent of any decision is emotional. The rational part of us supplies the reasons for supporting our predilections.

Source: To Justice Potter Stewart on why Vietnam War veterans were arrested for peaceful protest on steps of the Supreme Court building, The Court Years 1939-75, 1980.
-- William O Douglas, (Oct 16 1898-1980), US supreme court justice; He was the Liberal justice, 1939-1975, best known for his consistent and outspoken defense of civil liberties.

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