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::::::How is "original intent" determined? [[User:AngusF|AngusF]] 10:58, 6 October 2009 (EDT)
 
::::::How is "original intent" determined? [[User:AngusF|AngusF]] 10:58, 6 October 2009 (EDT)
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::::::: The same way as with anything else: looking at the text in context and as informed by the thinking of the authors.  Most people interpret the Constitution the same way.  This is particularly important when powerful new concepts go beyond the abilities of the existing language.
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::::::: 99% of the time the text itself is clear and definitive, but intent matters for that other 1%.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 11:09, 6 October 2009 (EDT)
    
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