Most fascinating is the team of attorneys representing the plaintiffs. One, Theodore Olson, a former U.S. Solicitor General under Bush II, is known for his staunchly conservative views. Regarding gay marriage, he has this to say:
This is something I never understood about "Conservatives".
An AUTHENTIC Republican position on gay marriage is extremely simple - "The Government shouldn't be involved in people's personal lives".
That's the heart of small government. That's the basis of support for all sorts of position on religion, gun ownership, small businesses, etc.
It's only because of completely irrational input by the Religious Right that the Republican's have completely lost their hold on what conclusions stem from their core values.