[TheRealThing]

So, here comes the plaintiff seeking the equal protection of marriage for he and his same sex partner. On what grounds does the CIVIL magistrate deny?

That such was not envisioned by the Founders? That the Bible says it is wrong?

Pilate had authority to release Jesus. He abstained. Your comparison fails on several levels.

Or maybe it's another example of your understanding failing on several levels.

Pilate had the authority, he lacked the courage.