No not at all.
The essence of a free society is responsible action.
Without that, a "free society" quickly devolves into chaos, short brutal lives and painful deaths or a tyranny of the few built on the slavery of most.
How is "same sex marriage" a responsible action?
What is an excuse and what is a thoughtful explanation?
Ernie is taking a more libertarian stand but he will find himself trapped in his own web when he has to deal with facts rather than theory.