Good analysis TB. Of course, original intent of the drafters and ratifiers of the Constitution and its amendments must always be taken into account. Also, various Constitutional provisions must be balanced against one another (e.g., free speech vs. an impartial jury).
As you state, Constitutional interpretation is so very complex. Yet, some Board members insist on trying to, against all reason, ignore that complexity.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
