> Today's decision pushes back the more important goals of social equality and cultural integration. These are arguably more important, as our interactions with marriage laws are a relatively minor part of our lives when compared to our interactions with people.

We've proven as a society that this won't happen without administrative action being taken from the top.

The legality has real consequences for people right this second, so waiting for the tide of change is absurd to ask of those that are affected.

Both fronts can be attacked simultaneously.

Though, I do agree there is a trend to pass a stopgap measure and to then pretend the problem is fixed.