I think the second link you provide is his criticism of Chicago's opening brief, not an amici.

"The English provision does not mention any right whatsoever, a difference."

But it was part of the "English Bill of Rights"...doesn't that imply that it's more than just an allowance?

I generally agree with much of what was said...I just think that sometimes even we remove text from its context when it suits our need, when we should be making extra effort not to do so.