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Can the Constitution Respond to Changing Social Norms?
Professor Randy Barnett argues that it is not the purpose of the Constitution to respond to changing social norms. The Constitution is designed to provide structure that enables the legislature to respond to change. Originalism is not contrary to change. It uses the original meaning of the text and applies it to new circumstances. https://youtube.com/watch?v=oTEajZ0iO1E