Justice Roberts: Go Back To History Class

In his dissent today against the 5-4 decision making marriage legal for gay men and lesbians everywhere across the United States, Justice Roberts issued this appeal to historical precedent:

The majority's decision is an act of will, not legal judgment. The right it announces has no basis in the Constitution or this Court's precedent.

As a result, the Court invalidates the marriage laws of more than half the States and orders the transformation of a social institution that has formed the bas...