Nice to see Jack and craigsub back in the politics thread.

There is an article in the Constitution (Article VI?) that states states must acknowledge the laws of other states. Gay marriages performed legally in Massachussetts, Hawaii or wherever, will have validity in every other state - regardless of varying state laws - according to the Constitution. I'm not sure how that will shake out in the real world, however.

I have to agree with craigsub and the Libertarians about all this. The ACLU-types want the gov't to legislate their values and ditto for the homophobic conservatives. As VP Cheney said, freedom means freedom for everybody. We need to let communities be free to live the way they see fit. If that means spiff and Roger can't have a wedding ceremony in Jones County, Mississippi, then that is fine. If it means the homophobes can't legislate their morality in West Hollywood, then fine.
To each his own, I say. Plenty of room for us all to find our places.