It's not like an absolute necessity.

Necessity--thou best of peacemakers, As well as surest prompter of invention.

Human beings are free except when humanity needs them. Maybe humanity needs you. To do something. Maybe humanity needs me—to find out what you're good for. We might both do despicable things, Ender, but if humankind survives, then we were good tools.

Principals don't like surprises, but I like this one. Thank you for paying attention to those of us who had concerns.

Despite all the faults, it's still really important to [my] everyday life.

The federal sentencing guidelines should be revised downward. By contrast to the guidelines, I can accept neither the necessity nor the wisdom of federal mandatory minimum sentences. In too many cases, mandatory minimum sentences are unwise and unjust.