[dirtboy]

Here is your basic problem - you postulate, and then act like your postulation is how things work:

Why do we need judicial review of legislation (federal and state) in the first place. Another outdated concept that is inherently undemocratic (small-d) and antimajoritarian.

The point is, whether you like it or not, judicial review is a reality now and for the foreseeable future. Your stating otherwise does not change that reality one bit. A sane person realizes that and reacts accordingly. I believe that the Constitution should be rigourously interpreted and read - but that doesn't happen either, and pretending otherwise doesn't change the reality of our super-sized federal government.

[dirtboy]

You claim you are a conservative - and then say this:

Another outdated concept that is inherently undemocratic (small-d) and antimajoritarian.

Most conservatives on this website believe in republican government, which is by its very nature undemocratic and antimajoritarian at times.