Marriage is between one man and one woman. Therefore, marriage is not possible between one man and one man or one woman and one woman or any combination other than one man and one woman. Hence, states are not obligated to recognize a marriage where one doesn’t exist. Where in the Constitution does it say that the federal government has any powers regarding sexual or marriage matters? If the Constitution doesn’t enumerate it then it doesn’t exist.
I totally agree that marriage is only between a man and a woman. I think that gays think they have won the day, but they are wrong. States did not decide on this issue. It is being forced on them. As such, the issue will not die. It will not be settled. And as more and more people see the gay lifestyle up close and personal, I think the tide will turn. One day, the homosexual lobby will deeply regret what they are doing now.