The case comes amid a wave of gay marriage legalization...
This phrase, and the title, mask the fact that in the majority of states same-sex marriage legalization came from court cases, not through legislation or referenda[1].
"America", broadly construed, is quickly changing its mind, too, but this "wave" is more a product of judicial thought than public opinion.
This phrase, and the title, mask the fact that in the majority of states same-sex marriage legalization came from court cases, not through legislation or referenda[1].
"America", broadly construed, is quickly changing its mind, too, but this "wave" is more a product of judicial thought than public opinion.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United...