The article titled "Our evolving social thoughts," mentioned the punishment of a Tennessee man convicted of horse theft received in the 1?9's. Today, this type of punishment would be illegal under the U. 5. Constitution. because of the interpretation of: a. Privacyr under the 4'11 Amendment in. Due Process under the 5111 Amendment c. Equal Protection under the 141+. Amendment d. Cruel and Unusual under the 8'5" Amendment e. none of these