[Erik Latranyi]

Rather than allow the contentious and difficult issue of equal marriage rights to be fought over in the states, rather than let politics and the law take their course.....

What do these arrogant bastards know about the law?!

It is their very contempt for the law that forces us to seek an amendment!!!

[MrB]

Rather than allow the contentious and difficult issue of equal marriage rights to be fought over in the states

This recognition of the sovereignty of the states is just a ploy - handy Andy KNOWS that the incorporation doctrine will force ALL the states to recognize the legal status of these unions.

[Rummyfan]

Rather than allow the contentious and difficult issue of equal marriage rights to be fought over in the states, rather than let politics and the law take their course.....

Agreed. But I would also point out to Mr Sullivan, it has been fought out in the Sates and to no avail. The state law of California defines marriage as between a man and a woman - but the mayor of San Francisco doesn't agree and simply ignores it.