Lots of people want to change the US Constitution to protect the definition of marriage.



I agree that the legal definition of marriage is under attack and must be preserved, but when I crack open a copy of that old document I see some things that make me wonder.

First off, if we're being honest, the US Constitution was not designed for the practice of family law. Try to fit marriage into the existing document and it’s a pretty tough fit. OK, that’s what amendments are for.



The problem is, this would be the first time such a matter would leave the realm of state law and become a part of the constitution.



Aren’t constitutional conservatives supposed to fight for state’s rights and against federal intrusion?



Well, the Courts have made that a moot point. Since so many federal and state judges have decided to make marriage their own personal political plaything it seems the only way to keep marriage together is a federal amendment.



That’s an argument you hate to have to agree with, but it looks like the case. So a federal marriage amendment is a first time deal for America which means it is going to take a lot of support to get done.



How much support?



We’ll delve into that question tomorrow.