That was their appeal. It's a state matter, so I see no way for any federal courts to get involved. The problem they're having is that old Rhode Island laws specifically refer to marriage in man-woman terms.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."