Simpson’s Contemporary Quotations, compiled by James B. Simpson. 1988.
NUMBER:
1788
AUTHOR:
John Paul Stevens, Associate Justice, US Supreme Court
QUOTATION:
They may not be conscripted against their will as the foot soldiers in a federal crusade.
ATTRIBUTION:
Majority opinion in 5-3 ruling that struck down Reagan administration regulations requiring life-prolonging medical treatment for infants with severe handicaps, 9 Jun 86
