Sandra Day O'Connor, (1930-) American jurist, first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Sandra Day O'Connor quotesSandra Day O'Connor QuotesSandra Day O'Connor The primary objective of copyright is not to reward the labor of authors, but "[t]o promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts." To this end, copyright assures authors the right to their original expression, but encourages others to build freely upon the ideas and information conveyed by a work. This result is neither unfair nor unfortunate. It is the means by which copyright advances the progress of science and art.~ Sandra Day O'Connor The prima facie evidence provision in this case ignores all of the contextual factors that are necessary to decide whether a particular cross burning is intended to intimidate. The First Amendment does not permit such a shortcut.~ Sandra Day O'Connor Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print