[BCrago66]

I remember that too. The ironic thing is that is was likely pressure from the Left - who were angry about Bush v. Gore - that prevented Olson from getting nominated to the Supreme Court.

As the tally stands now, I’d say an Equal Protection challenge for gay marriage would likely win in the Supreme Court, with Justice Kennedy - a guy that very much likes to be liked - casting the 5th vote.

[BCrago66]

Is it possible that Olson just honestly got it wrong - and that he isn’t personally gay, or on the take?

[trumandogz]

As the tally stands now, I’d say an Equal Protection challenge for gay marriage would likely win in the Supreme Court, with Justice Kennedy - a guy that very much likes to be liked - casting the 5th vote.

I believe you are correct. '

[irishjuggler]

I wonder to what extent a Roe v. Wade-style decision for “gay marriage” could be imposed. Would the 30+ states that have specifically come out against it in the last decade simply roll over and be bullied by the SCOTUS? Or would it be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back and sparks some sort of revolution against judicial tyranny?

[giotto]

Equal Protection challenge for gay marriage

No one is denying homosexuals the right to marry a person of the opposite sex. The only way they can win this argument is to redefine marriage, which 75% of the populace will not allow.