As an amateur linguist I never use the term 'gay' in this context. I have tired of the Left redefining all my words to suit themselves.
As far as 'more than that' - so it would seem (to me), although the adoption analysis does bear credibility.
“although the adoption analysis does bear credibility.”
He adopted in 2000. Those kids would be at least 20-21 years old now. Not sure it matters anymore as far as protecting the kids. Could an illegal adoption pose ethical/legal issues to the Judges’ position at this point? That I don’t know.