Texas Capitol crowd cheers opponents of gay marriage

Several hundred opponents of gay marriage rallied at the Texas Capitol on Monday, cheering speakers including Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, who said federal courts do not have the authority to redefine marriage as established by God in the biblical book of Genesis.

Moore acknowledged that judges do not typically speak out on political issues.

“But if I should hold back my opinions at such a time as this, I would consider myself guilty of treason toward my country — and an act of disloyalty to the majesty of heaven,” he said to enthusiastic applause from an estimated 250 to 300 people.

While the rally was taking place on the south steps of the Capitol, supporters of gay rights, including the right to marry, were entering the Capitol for Equality Texas’ family advocacy day.

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[font color=green]The Right is pulling out the "states rights" argument again.[/font]