How can any American be against ity, gay marriage, or gays adopting?

Well said! No one could read the judge's opinion without being impressed by the overwhelming evidence supporting his decision and the lack of any credibility on the other side. The proponents of Prop 8 tried to run away from the more egregious arguments they made to the electorate, but had nothing to offer other than unqualified experts and prejudice. It's a real misfortune to civil liberties that the Bush legacy is going to live for a long time to come, thanks to the appointments of Roberts and Alito.