Abe Fortas, (1910-1982) U. S. Supreme Court Justice Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Abe Fortas quotesAbe Fortas QuotesAbe Fortas Government…may not be hostile to any religion or to the advocacy of no-religion; and it may not aid, foster, or promote one religion or religious theory against another… The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality…~ Abe Fortas Dissent and dissenters have no monopoly on freedom. They must tolerate opposition. They must accept dissent from their dissent. And they must give it the respect and the latitude which they claim for themselves.~ Abe Fortas Procedure is the bone structure of a democratic society. Our scheme of law affords great latitude for dissent and opposition. It compels wide tolerance not only for their expression but also for the organization of people and forces to bring about the acceptance of the dissenter’s claim….We have alternatives to violence.~ Abe Fortas Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print