Maryland court states Law Does Not Deny Basic Rights, Is Not Biased, Court Rules

Courts in Maryland ruled that discrimination does not take place nor are constitutional rights denied in thier laws that prohibit same-gender marriage, but rather protect the state's interest to have and protect children. See Washington Post article, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/18/AR2007091802177.html
Md. Ban On Gay Marriage Is Upheld; Law Does Not Deny Basic Rights, Is Not Biased, Court Rules By Lisa Rein and Mary Otto; Washington Post Staff Writers;
Wednesday, September 19, 2007; Page A01