So sometimes you follow the language, sometimes you follow intent?
I know you think the language is plain in the 14th, but I think it's plain too, and I draw the opposite conclusion from yours.
I follow the words in the Constitution. It's nice to be able to seek out the authors intent behind those words when so many today seek to warp those words into something other than intended.
In matters -such as the so called Wall- all we can do is attempt to ascertain intent since there is no official document defining such a thing.
For what it's worth, the conclusion you're reaching is also the opposite of the amendment author's.........