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The Browers vs Hardwick decision in 1986 upheld the constitutionality of state anti-sodomy laws in a 5-4 decision. Justice Lewis F. Powell regretted joining the majority but thought the case of little importance to the time.
Let's imagine he votes the other way. Sodomy is legalized in 1986 instead of 2003 by the Supreme Court. How would this effect the Gay rights movement?