John Archibald: Roy Moore and Same-Sex Marriage

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Monday appears to be the day for same-sex couples in Alabama. Barring action by the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal judge’s ruling will go into effect making Alabama the 37th state to recognize same-sex marriage. One of the most outspoken opponents of the ruling is Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. But Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald suggest there’s more to Moore than religion-infused pronouncements.

 

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