IMHO what we are seeing here is the strength of the United States of America. Once upon a time, states rights meant something. Jefferson often talked about the "chains of the constitution" in reference to keeping the reign and reach of the federal gov't under strict control. He'd be rolling over in his grave if he saw the size of our increasingly federalized gov't these days, and it's far reaching and constant infringement on individual rights and liberties, as well as it's infringement on states rights. I'm glad to see individual states legislating what they believe in. I'm not a fan of federalizing the definition of marriage. If a particular state wants to legalize gay marriage, such as Massachusetts or Vermont, then so be it, let them. If a particular state wants to ban gay marriage, like Texas or the 19 others that have, then so be it, let them. If you do not agree, live in a state that matches up well with your personal beliefs.
