Modesto, Calfornia resident submits constitutional challenge

A Modesto, California resident, Ben Mesches, submits a challenge to readers of the Modesto Bee.

I have a challenge for Bee readers: to provide a constitutional argument for a ban on gay marriage. This means that the basis for your ban must not be, "because the Bible says so," or, "because that's what my pastor told me." Make sure that your ban follows the provisions of the Constitution.

Feel free to post your constitutional legal arguements here, or better yet, visit the Modesto Bee article to make sure Ben has the benefit of your wisdom.