"Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. Because California has no interest in discriminating against gay men and lesbians, and because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional."
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Prop 8 is Unconstitutional!
In Judge Walker's ruling this stood out:
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Of course on the next day same sex marriage opponents file an appeal.
Read here:
California gay marriage foes file notice of appeal
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0513739720100805
and here:
Appeal filed over gay marriage ruling in California that struck down voter-approved law
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gBhUMLBmCoXhjvrnno2PzbD81eFg
richard h.
fort worth, texas, usa
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