The Fallacy of Originalism

The Fallacy of Originalism
A supporter of open carry gun laws wears a pistol as he prepares for a rally in support of open carry gun laws at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 26, 2015. Eric Gay/AP Photo
Dinesh D’Souza
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On Nov. 3, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard an important gun rights case—its most important such case in decades—and its ruling is now eagerly awaited by all sides. At issue is the meaning of the clear language of the Second Amendment, which insists that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.”

Dinesh D’Souza
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Dinesh D’Souza is an author, filmmaker, and daily host of the Dinesh D’Souza podcast.
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