California

Although we don't want this to become a political space, it would be, well, completely cowardly of me to NOT write this. Here goes.

Well, naturally we're pretty happy about the California decision, an excerpt of which states:

We therefore conclude that in view of the substance and significance of the fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship, the California Constitution properly must be interpreted to guarantee this basic civil right to all Californians ...

"Family" -- that puts the emphasis in the right place and perhaps will answer the questions of people who have difficulty comprehending why this matters so much.