InAlienable2008

Howard Ellis:
[making opening remarks on the second day of trial] The government will argue that Benjamin is so unnatural an occurrence, so abnormal, despite the presence of human DNA, that he has no birthright and, in fact, belongs to no one. True, Benjamin is different. So is a Down Syndrome baby or a child born with a genius IQ. Would anyone dare suggest that the United States government has the right to detain, to conduct experiments on, and deprive a child the love and comfort of a parent just because he's different? What does that sound like to you, your Honor? Do I have to click my boots to make the point?