Ko0K on 16/5/2008 at 07:00
It's doubtful that anybody here will chime in with an argument against this ruling, but apparently there is a sizable group of people out there who are vowing to fight this until the ruling is reversed. The Governator says he's behind the Court's decision, so at least there is a sign that it will stick this time.
As for whether this will have any impact on the other states, I wouldn't even hold my breath for a second. I'm still scratching my head that we let Massachusetts beat us to the punch, because this seems like such a perfect California thing.
Anyway, I'm thinking this will make divorce lawyers just as happy as gay couples.
Thirith on 16/5/2008 at 07:07
Even though I would consider myself religious (although I'd say I'm worlds apart from your regular Christian Conservative wonk), I simply don't get those people who fight such a legal decision. I don't see any of those crazies fighting to make shrimp or the wearing of different fabrics illegal... Bunch of hypocritical dickheads who ought to have their heads examined, if you ask me.
the_grip on 16/5/2008 at 16:27
i'm in the "who gives a fuck if it's called marriage or whatever for anybody", but, if somebody wants the official stamp of "we're married" from Uncle Sam, then they should be able to get it.
i guess you can get tax advantages, insurance advantages, inheritance, yada yada, and all that it important. If one person gets 'em, everyone should get 'em. i don't care if a religion says no - it's irrelevant.
At the very least though, this is another fools on parade with the crazy religious right. Hopefully this won't make people go nuts like they did last time in New England and voted for Bush in spite.
Thief13x on 16/5/2008 at 16:49
It's not so much the overturning of the gay-marriage ban that disturbes me but the fact that the supreme court ruled against the popular vote (61% of Cali voters approved prop 22) on a state issue, for only one state! :weird:
Matthew on 16/5/2008 at 16:57
You do know it's the California Supreme Court, not the federal version, yes?
Edit: and since when has 'the popular vote' had any relevance to a legal judgement?
the_grip on 16/5/2008 at 16:59
Quote Posted by Thief13x
It's not so much the overturning of the gay-marriage ban that disturbes me but the fact that the supreme court ruled against the popular vote (61% of Cali voters approved prop 22) on a state issue, for only one state! :weird:
Well, the courts exist to keep balance in the system. Sure, it ain't perfect, but there needs to be some voice against the will of the masses.
Thief13x on 16/5/2008 at 17:04
Quote Posted by Matthew
You do know it's the California Supreme Court, not the federal version, yes?
Edit: and since when has 'the popular vote' had any relevance to a legal judgement?
ah, damn I feel dumb, lol. I don't know it just seems like more of a voter issue to me, not overly upset about it though.
Starrfall on 16/5/2008 at 18:44
lollin at the hicks from alabama and places who all of a sudden know more about the California Constitution than the California Supreme Court does
Vivian on 16/5/2008 at 19:02
Even if thats true, just because 61% of the population want to be fucking idiots about something that shouldn't even be an issue doesn't mean that you should listen to them.
Starrfall on 16/5/2008 at 19:21
And yet if those idiots pass a constitutional amendment the court will follow that, so we still might have to listen to them. This isn't done yet!
