[EternalVigilance]

Right, it says "state" -- that means state government. The 14th says nothing about what individuals may or may not do.

So, do you think any of the 50 states could constitutionally legalize murder?

[Sandy]

do you think any of the 50 states could constitutionally legalize murder?

Of course. The death penalty, for example, is legal homicide in some states but not in all states.

Look up justifiable homicide. One state's murder is another state's justifiable homicide. It varies from state to state.

That's my point -- it's a state matter, not a Constitutional mandate.