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About your comment on those who would point to Jefferson's letter and then ignore Madison's writings....that isn't that uncommon on any aspect of the constitution. Most people who care to try read up on various interpretations of portions of the constitution would pick and choose those that fall in line mostly with their own. For example, there was a discussion here once about the general welfare clause. My point of view is in line with Madison, who viewed a loose interpretation of the clause as a blank check for the government. I would suspect that many who would prefer his writings on the first amendment would not fall in line with his views on the general welfare clause.
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