Posts Tagged ‘gay marriage’

Prop 8 goes down


04 Aug

In the course of human history, we have proven over and over again that separate is never equal. One more step was taken toward equal rights for all US citizens today, and once again, it was taken by a Republican appointed judge.

Some will say that Judge Walker ruled against Prop 8 because he is gay. This was known before the trial but the Prop 8 proponents did not petition for a new judge. The truth is, it all comes down to either we believe that all men were created equal, or we don’t. I know which side I’m on.

Thank you, Judge Tauro


09 Jul

This is what we have a non-elected judiciary for. To say that sometimes, what is popular is not right, that the majority does not have the right to enslave the minority.

The Constitution does not recognize classes of citizens. The federal government doesn’t care if a state allows preteens to marry. Procreation is not a requirement for or of heterosexual marriage.

This is a broad ruling. I fear the Supreme Court does not have the fortitude to uphold it. But today, today Judge Joseph Tauro, a 79 year old, Nixon appointed federal judge, is my hero.

Thank you, Your Honor.

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