Frank Murphy, Follett v. Town of McCormick — Concurrence
“ It is claimed that the effect of our decision is to subsidize religion. But this is merely a harsh way of saying that to prohibit the taxation of religious activities is to give substance to the constitutional right of religious freedom. ”
Frank Murphy, Follett v. Town of McCormick — Concurrence
“ It is wise to remember that the taxing and licensing power is a dangerous and potent weapon which, in the hands of unscrupulous or bigoted men, could be used to suppress freedoms and destroy religion unless it is kept within appropriate bounds. ”
Frank Murphy, Follett v. Town of McCormick — Concurrence
“ There is an obvious difference between taxing commercial property and investments undertaken for profit, whatever use is made of the income, and laying a tax directly on an activity that is essentially religious in purpose and character or on an exercise of the privilege of free speech and free publication. ”
