[LibKill]

It wasn't the original intent of the Founders, but it's a good idea, and I'm glad we've done it. I think most people agree--I haven't seen too many judges calling for the overrule of Gideon lately.

GOTCHA! :)

Tenth amendment! Under the tenth Gideon is perfectly constitutional.

[Viva Le Dissention]

Well, not if you argue from an "original intent" perspective.

In the original intent, the 6th Amendment was only allowing people to be represented by counsel, not requiring the states to provide counsel.

Gideon orders the states to provide counsel under the US Constitution. There's nothing in the US Constitution about ordering the states to provide counsel, so I don't see how you think it's constitutional under the 10th. Maybe you can explain it to me.