Homosexual 'Marriage' Judicial Activism; Democratic Process Should Govern Cases

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Byline: James W. Lucas, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The news that the Supreme Court will hear appeals of lower court decisions overturning the Defense of Marriage Act and California's referendum banning homosexual marriage has inspired cautious optimism among the practice's advocates. As one advocate told the New York Times, We've made enormous progress and built irrefutable momentum, winning the freedom to marry in state after state and winning over a solid majority of support in this country. Another declared, There is no doubt that the wind is at our backs. The constitutional implications of these cases cannot be overstated. How can we call our system of government …