Pete is ",....saddened and disappointed by the redefinition of marriage and the further move away from Christian and biblical roots.   "

Pete... marriage was never *defined* by anyone. And the majority of the world doesn't have "Christian and biblical roots".

The important thing is, no one will have gayness imposed on them or be required to perform or attend a same-sex marriage. For hundreds of years, 'straight' people tried to impose straightness on everyone else, and because they were generally a majority with church backing, they generally succeeded.... thus, most same-sex couples seldom admitted they WERE gay, much less tried to get married. The concept of 'defined' marriage was just a matter of assuming that 'what is common is what is right'... and anyone should be able to think of a dozen examples to disprove that notion.

Overcoming 'traditional' rules and cultural practices that were basically unfair takes a lot of work, help, publicity, legal battles and even just plain luck. This case before SCOTUS was made easier BECAUSE 36 states had already made a statement. Wouldn't it have been interesting if SCOTUS had dis-allowed all those precedents?

Those who are straight will get up tomorrow and go on being straight, with no interference by the government, and despite there being one heck of a lot of happier gay people smiling and walking a bit taller.