# Textualism vs Originalism

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**Created:** [April 26, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/textualism-vs-originalism/1000794 "2024-04-26T14:20:46Z")\
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> [@ASL\_v2.0](#):
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> But do you understand how the text of the 14th amendment has been interpreted to effectively rewrite the Bill of Rights to make it more than just a set of restrictions on the power of the federal government?

I understand how it has been applied to the States thus l can have students look at state laws too through the lens of the Bill of Rights. Let me look in my book of Big Words for Stupid People.  
in-cor-por-a-tion  
Is that how you Big Brains™ say it?

In other words, don’t talk down to me. I’m not retarded.  
Do YOU understand that?

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