functioning in society. on the other hand, it's not by any means a good predictor. >> reporter: so the case is not expected to be decided until sometime in late june, carol. as you know, the country has seen a sea change in public opinion on the issue of gay marriage. a few years ago, most respondents said they were opposed to it. now most say they are in favor of it. >> i cannot help but notice the security surrounding you. i hear the rally going on. how many people, and who is rallying? >> it's very hard to tell you, from where i am standing, how many people. but i would say probably in the hundreds. quite a group just walk up a few minutes ago carrying signs. what you are hearing right now is a rally supporting gay marriage. but we do know some of the opponents of gay marriage have their own opinions, we haven't seen those two get together, if you will.