The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
People who profess to believe in a "strict interpretation" like to pretend it doesn't exist, because it invalidates their premise.
It's saying that you can have a right to an abortion even if that's not specifically spelled out. You have a right to privacy, even if it's not specifically spelled out. You have a right to get married, even if it's not specifically spelled out.
When congress vets the replacement for Antonin Scalia, a good question would be, "Please list for us some rights not enumerated in the constitution which are nonetheless retained by the people."
... why not send that to someone on the committee as a possible question to be asked of the prospective Justice ..?
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