The Missing Word in <i>Lawrence v. Texas</i>

The article critiques the Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas for omitting a crucial acknowledgment: an apology for the harm caused by its previous ruling in Bowers v. Hardwick. While Lawrence overturned the unconstitutional sodomy law, the Court's opinion neglected to address the profound suffering and discrimination endured by LGBTQ+ individuals due to *Bowers*. The author argues that an apology is essential to acknowledge the pain inflicted and to provide closure for those affected.