‘From what I’ve read, Ted is a true believer.’
Then let him follow his conscience. If he doesn’t take the case, someone else will. He believes marriage is a ‘basic, fundamental right of humanity’. However, this argument doesn’t win when it pertains to polygamy or marriage between (most kinds of) relatives. It’s pretty clear that, by law, many types of marriage are not allowed. Now’s the point where same-sex marriage will be added to that list.
That's the excuse of every evil doer.