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On the narrow subject hinted at in the story: same-sex marriage - marriage is not a right! That is why we license it! If a man wishes to marry three women then he will not be granted a license; if a woman wishes to marry her vacuum cleaner than a license will not be granted; a man's horse cannot collect survivor's benefits.

We license marriage as we license the privilege of driving a vehicle: to those we socially deem responsible and mature. For many thousands of years the purpose of marriage is to preserve the procreative ability to produce a family, and the family has been the foundation of social structure since before recorded history.

The fascinating thing about those advocating same-sex marriage is that they wish to overturn the popular will of the people. The present case in California is a perfect example; over 60% of Californians voted to prevent same-sex marriage; the activists celebrate when they get one judge to overturn the will of the people. What is the chance for freedom and the will of the majority in a society that celebrates one tyrant who is willing to overthrow that will?

Let each state deal with such issues as they will on the basis of a popular foundation... there should be no room for judicial fiat!