So, the states could restrict freedom of speech and the press and religion?
Prior to the 14th Amendment, they could--and did. Heck, some states even had official churches (which the establishment clause forbade Congress from doing).
58 posted on 01/27/2003 9:24:07 AM PST by Poohbah
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