The Dilution of Human Dignity

The term "human dignity" -- properly understood -- embodies the objective principle of equal and intrinsic moral worth of every human being. These days, it is too often conflated with subjective notions of behavior, aesthetics, and now, a newly coined constitutional right to self-identity.

Clarence Thomas made the point in his dissent on Obergefell v. Hodges that whatever laws exist, abuses that take place, and/or evils are imposed, our human dignity remains indissolubly intact. George Takei...