there have been many good points made here. the 14th amend was only designed to pretty much make it illeagal to use lynch mob against former slaves. it became the wild card for arguing just about anything in the 20th century though. most major court decisions including those on free speech have used this amaend for a basis in court. pretty much the only reason that it hasnt been broadened to the point of gay marriage is the fact that the supreme court is controlled mostly by very conservative judges right now. the need to amend the constitution for this protection does not exist. the need is quite the opposite, to prevent it.
