Ok, but then what do you call all the things that are allowed subsequent to state's recognition of marriage, such as inheritance, visitation privileges, etc.? Rights? That is why I referred to marriage as a right.
the constitution deals in only 2 things.....natural rights, and privileges and immunities ,that's all nothing else.
government grants privileges, and ONLY government must honor them.....government cannot grant privileges to people, on or for the property of other people.
Article 4
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all
Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
AMENDMENT XIV
Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868.
Note: Article I, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 2 of the 14th amendment.
Section 1.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.