Quote Originally Posted by Vincent Butler View Post
I did too go over the entire article, specifically that section, and I stand by what I said, it appears the difference is in our interpretation. I responded by giving my interpretation, showing why I believed yours to be incorrect. Anyway, back to Original Intent, a law is to be interpreted based on how it lines up with the Constitution. If it is not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights, and not specifically a power given to Congress, the states and people have power to decide. Original intent says that the states and people get to decide, see Tenth Amendment. Congress gets certain powers. If they pass a law that they do not have given jurisdiction to pass, and it does not relate to things in the Bill of Rights, the Supreme Court should strike it down as unconstitutional. The goal of the Constitution was limited government, especially limited federal government.
One last time, the Supreme Court under original intent can't strike down laws because the constitution doesn't give them the power under original intent. Original intent is impossible to implement. Under original intent, there is no interpretation to be made.