Marriage is one of the "basic civil rights of man," fundamental to our very existence and survival.

[rug]

"The freedom to marry has long been recognized as one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness by free men."

Loving v. Virginia, 388 U.S. 1

http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0388_0001_ZO.html

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

[Jamastiene]

1. Thank you. K&R

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. K & R! nt

[tekisui]

3. knr! This is where it will be resolved.

[BR_Parkway]

4. Just not 2 men (or 2 women)

[mondo joe]

5. And the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:

Article 16.

(1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.

(2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.

(3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.

[Warren Stupidity]

6. The disconnect between Loving v Virginia

and laws against same sex marriage is stunning. On what basis would the USSC find that this decision does not apply? If they rule against same sex marriage how does that not open the door to the overturn of Loving?