[quote=jeff303]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.[/quote]If that’s the case, why now? Why did it take so long? Why not grant civil union all the legal and tax benefits as marriage? Also, why limit it to just 2 people? I don’t think there are as many supporter for polygamy as same-sex marriage. Is it OK for them to have their rights limited as well?
