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Quotation from Meyer v. Nebraska by Supreme Court of the United States
“Perhaps it would be highly advantageous if all had ready understanding of our ordinary speech, but this cannot be coerced by methods which conflict with the Constitution — a desirable end cannot be promoted by prohibited means.”
Meyer v. Nebraska, Opinion of the Court (Justice McReynolds) (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))
Justice McReynolds grants the value of a common language while denying that the state may impose it by these means.
Citation: "Perhaps it would be highly advantageous if all had ready understanding of our ordinary speech, but this cannot be coerced by methods which conflict with the Constitution — a desirable end cannot be promoted by prohibited means." — Supreme Court of the United States, Meyer v. Nebraska, Opinion of the Court (Justice McReynolds) (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id meyer-v-nebraska-q5)
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