Being an American does not mean docilely accepting genocides decreed from above by unelected judges. It means fighting for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness - not standing by while the most innocent are deprived of life.
BLACKMUN, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which BURGER, C. J., and DOUGLAS, BRENNAN, STEWART, MARSHALL, and POWELL, JJ., joined. BURGER, C. J., post, p. 207, DOUGLAS, J. post, p. 209, and STEWART, J., post, p. 167, filed concurring opinions. WHITE, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which REHNQUIST, J., joined, post, p. 221. filed a dissenting opinion, post, p. 171.