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For those who view the US Constitution as sacrosanct, particularly when it comes to defending the Second Amendment, how do they reconcile support for attempts to amend or reinterpret the 14th Amendment?
Comment by PhysicsEagle at 27/01/2025 at 16:36 UTC
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Key word: *reinterpret*. They think the 14th amendment has been misapplied in the past. The constitution is sacrosanct, not necessarily the traditional interpretation. In this context, it’s the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction [of the United States]” which is up for debate. Which is fair; legislators at the time wrote that it only applies to those in the country legally.
Comment by Bulky-Fig4618 at 27/01/2025 at 15:32 UTC
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By ignoring it similarly how they do with the 1st and separation of church and state.
Comment by Teekno at 26/01/2025 at 13:20 UTC
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Because what people see as sacrosanct isn’t the Constitution, but rather their own interpretation of what it means.