Role of Supreme Court (14th Amendment)

1) Has the court been successful in fulfilling its role?

2) Do you feel that people in America have experienced equal protection of the laws? Discuss why?
3) Should the Constitution be interpreted differently during times? (times as in during war? or time of the year?)
4) Should the Constitution by interpreted differently to different groups?
5) What kind of role should the court play in the current debate over same sex marriage? (California Supreme Court and /or U.S. supreme court ) Explain WHY you feel the court should take on this role