[EternalVigilance]

It was widely assumed that the 13 original states would have there own laws pertaining to homicide.

So, your assertion is that it is 'constitutional' for a State to legalize murder...

Right?

[Clemenza]

The original intent of the bill of rights was to protect the individual from the state. It was not intended to prevent murder, arson, jaywalking, rape, and public urination. It was common sense that the states would prosecute such matters.