On Anagnorisis and Ephors: Post Scriptum

As a postscript, it is worth noting that the Texas anti-sodomy statute under which Lawrence and Garner were convicted resulted in a class C misdemeanor, the absolute lowest level of criminal fault. Upon conviction under the Texas sodomy statute, Lawrence and Garner were each assessed a $200 fine, plus court costs. A class C misdemeanor does not impose any legal disability or disadvantage. The law was hardly oppressive.

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a mess of pottage. To prevent two gay men from having to pay a relatively trival fine of $200, the ephors of the Supreme Court, in the Spirit of Esau, traded on our heritage as if it were a mess of pottage. Cui bono?