There is not a compelling state interest in gay couples.... Wow, what a revolutionary concept. The State grants benefits to encourage heterosexual couples form long term commitments because there is a compelling state interest in something called a family.
This is a key concept that doesn’t get discussed enough. The reason marriage exists in the first place is because of the compelling state interest in regulating family relationships, to provide for children, etc.
The gay activists claim that they aren’t being treated “equally” but they don’t recognize the lack of compelling state interest in their relationship, which many people think is less than that of opposite sex couples with children. They claim discrimination without addressing why marriage and family law has evolved the way it has.
If Hillary or another liberal Democrat is elected President, you will see gay marriage mandated by the Supreme court when he or she has a chance to appoint some liberal judges there.