The problem is of "deeply rooted in history and tradition" is a weasel phrase that means literally anything they want it to mean. Their claims about history an

The problem is of "deeply rooted in history and tradition" is a weasel phrase that means literally anything they want it to mean. Their claims about history and tradition so far have been historically inaccurate, or limited to only arch-conservative Christian traditions. None of this is to mention a deeper fundamental problem with only looking at history and tradition in such a literal way: for women or men who are not white straight Christians, they haven't actually had equal rights for all that long. Arguably, the right to marry is a pretty fundamental Natural Right and has only been recognized starting in 2004. These are master orators who no longer care about perceived legitimacy or stare decisis. They will continue to do whatever they want because they can, and make up the justification as they go along.