The idea of original intent claims that

Are these your choices?

A. judges should try to understand what the views of those who authored certain provisions of the Constitution.
B judges should interpret the Constitution on the basis of what the Framers and later authors of various amendments intended when they wrote them.
C.judges who abide by the original intent adapt the intended meaning of the Constitution to modern circumstances.
D. judges should abide by original intent only when it is consistent with mainstream public opinion.

What is your answer?