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Two Ways to Understand Originalism
What is the purpose of Originalism? Professor Gary Lawson argues that there are two distinct answers to that question. Originalism can be simply a tool for interpreting a document, or it can be used for a further purpose of prescribing or prohibiting certain activities. Professor Lawson posits that the latter purpose is not properly in the realm of legal expertise. https://youtube.com/watch?v=m7mtwQ6yUuA