[Nanodik]

I don't really see amendment 14 having any real effect on Bill of Rights, other than 14 kept states from creating laws that would keep individuals from being considered citizens (i.e., black folks). When the constitution confers a right to an "individual", then a state cannot arbitrarily trample that right - such as in the 2nd amendment.

[NutCrackerBoy]

When the constitution confers a right to an "individual", then a state cannot arbitrarily trample that right - such as in the 2nd amendment.

OK, you disagreed with my reading, which is based on Justice Rehnquist's reading, among others. But you did not give any reason why your reading must be the correct one.

The constitution's 2nd amendment, for example, does not confer a right to individuals. It limits the federal government from abridging RKBA. There is a subtle difference. The 2nd amendment does not limit state governments from trampling on RKBA. The state's constitution is responsible for establishing that protection.