[quote=AN]Is that the role of the court? Are they there to spare the country from having a debate? If it’s so inevitable, then why not let the people speak instead of having 9 people dictating it?
I support gay marriage, but I don’t support how it came about. I would much rather have the majority open their minds and accept the idea themselves instead of having 9 high and mighty judges dictating it. Just look at the legalization of marijuana as a prime example of how quick things can turn around.[/quote]
Their role is to ensure the Constitution isn’t violated. That includes, among other things, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as the Equal Protection Clause. Both of these tenets have clearly been violated by every state that has forbade same-sex marriage (since those individuals were ineligible for legal and tax benefits, among many other things). Therefore, the court finally acted to protect those individuals’ rights. It seems pretty simple to me.
