[tpaine]

Reread Blacks explanation. -- The 14th was based on overturning the Barron decision.

I read each time you posted it. It doesn't change anything.

I can't help you to understand Blacks clear reasoning.

And I replied to it in #21, to which you haven't responded, except by posting the actual text of the amendment, which I dissected for you.

I responded at #23 with two paragraphs beyond the 'text'. - Which you replied to, but now ignore. - Weird claim .

Do you want to keep going around in circles like this, or do you want to address any of the actual points I raised?

I have addressed every actual point you raised, despite your denials. - So unless you will admit that fact, & move on, this exchange is at an end.

[inquest]

You and Judge Black have claimed that the framers of the 14th intended to say a certain thing. I'm not arguing that point. What you both have failed to explain is why it is that what somebody claims he intended to write is to be considered more valid than what he actually writes. You also failed to counter the point I made about the text of the amendment, in showing in detail that it doesn't mention the Bill of Rights, or even allude to them. All you said in response to that, is (again) that the framers intended to have it refer to the Bill of Rights. Thus, you're taking the conversation around in circles, and I think anyone watching us can see that.

Whether or not you terminate the conversation is your choice, but that's not going to stop me from pointing out your non sequiturs to everyone else.