[AntiGuv]

The Mass SJC ruled on the basis of state law, not federal law. You didn't really think I'd overlook something so obvious, did you?

[jwalsh07]

From the decision:

"Our obligation is to define the liberty of all, not to mandate our own moral code." Lawrence v. Texas, 123 S. Ct. 2472, 2480 (2003) (Lawrence), quoting Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833, 850 (1992).