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Brian Tubbs
- Re: insure domestic Tranquility
Defining constitutional terms depends on what interpretative school of thought you belong to. A strict constructionist will either define the terms precisely according to the dictionary OR according to the original intent of the authors of those words. A loose constructionist will, to varying degrees, allow himself or herself more flexibility in defining the terms, even perhaps going so far as to juxtapose his/her own understanding of society's current and prevailing needs. Which approach do you prefer?
-- posted by Brian Tubbs
» plowboy - Re: Re: insure domestic Tranquility
In response to Re: insure domestic Tranquility posted by BrianTubbs:I would prefer "according to the original intent of the authors of those words". Although I am not a STRICT constructionalist I do not agree with the sometimes willy/nilly approach of a loose constructionalist, there has to be some semblance of reason. Try to stick with the main stream thought.
-- posted by plowboy
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