[hchutch]

The other advantage is HOW this issue came about: The ruling of the Massachusetts Supreme Court.

Had it been a legislature, I think there would be less of an outcry.

[BlessedByLiberty]

Interesting point - would the supporters of the MA Supreme Court order to a legislative body to create law the way the court demands, still be as supportive if the court said, "make slavery legal?" or "women cannot vote?"

You see there is a way to turn the argument right back on them.