At 10 a.m. Pacific time today, the California Supreme Court will hand down its decision on three challenges to Prop. 8, the California proposition to outlaw gay marriage. Not only California is waiting with bated breath, but all of the U.S. I don't think the arguments over this issue will end with the decision which ever way it goes. In the long term, I believe gay marriage will be accepted all across the country. Gay marriage is gaining more and more acceptance among Americans who think it is only right and fair, and that the law should apply equally to all citizens. It's just a matter of time. Patience is required.
Still I think everyone on both sides of this issue are very interested to hear what the court has to say today.
UPDATE: The court has upheld Prop 8 on the challenge that the state constitution may be amended by voters. The ruling does not address gay marriage but only the ability of voters to amend the constitution. The ruling also says that all existing gay marriages will remain legal and intact.
Here’s a fun story
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Prop 8 will probably be shot down. There is strong pro gay marriage momentum building in similarly progressive states and I see it carrying over to California.
These pioneering pockets are signalling a changing face in the country, for better or worse.
Thanks for the heads up on this decision. And as the blog on One Utah mentions I don't know that the decision will be really clear cut mandate because the decision will be made for legal issues and not human issues.
I am hoping that ultimately all states approve gay marriage but I think it will be a long and convoluted fight through legislatures, courts and opinion.
I think there is a 50/50 chance for this decision--it could easily go either way. Glen over at OneUtah has another interesting viewpoint on the Prop being upheld. I think he makes some good points and either way, this fight is not over with today's decision.
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