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And equal protections are in place. A homosexual can get married in all 50 states and in no state is there a denial based on "homosexuality". You can't choose a same-sex partner, but neither can anyone else. You can't marry your brother. But neither can anyone else. The rights are equal.
No it isn't. This argument failed when it was interracial marriage and it fails for same sex marriage.
Plus, equal protection involves an element of state interest being furthered. A restriction can be in place that treats people differently based on certain factors, but only if it can be shown to further at least a legitimate state interest. Restrictions on marriage based on sex/gender further no legitimate state interest, restrictions on marriage based on blood relation further legitimate state interests.