Calif. strikes down ban on same-sex marriage

FloggingSully · 05-15-2008, 03:00 PM

Heard it on NPR so I don't have a link or anything, doesn't seem like the type of stat that a news source would just make up.

Zapp Brannigan · 05-15-2008, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by FloggingSully

Heard it on NPR so I don't have a link or anything, doesn't seem like the type of stat that a news source would just make up.

Fair point.

Zapp Brannigan · 05-15-2008, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by ban basketball

Do you need a source for that?! That's about as well known as you can get!

The judicial appointments in Cali are about as well known as you can get? That's a weird world you live in.

ban basketball · 05-15-2008, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

The judicial appointments in Cali are about as well known as you can get? That's a weird world you live in.

Well, I call it an informed world.

Zapp Brannigan · 05-15-2008, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by ban basketball

Well, I call it an informed world.

The judiciary appointments in California have little to no affect on my life, so it's true, I'm not particularly informed on this.

M Richardson · 05-15-2008, 03:28 PM

-I'll have to check tonight, but I think my marriage is still valid.
-An interesting point - Governor Schwartzenegger (a Republican) has said that he would fight any action to amend the California Constitution in such a way as to change this ruling.
-Several groups have already said they will appeal the decision.
-Please keep in mind that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (a federal court) is the People's Republic Court - the California State Supreme Court is much more middle of the road.

Tight-Waist · 05-15-2008, 04:46 PM

First of all this is an issue to be determined at the state level. As is the case here.

I have no problem with California citizens deciding to recognize same sex marriages.

arm-spin · 05-15-2008, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

The judicial appointments in Cali are about as well known as you can get? That's a weird world you live in.

Just what I was thinking... not exactly "common knowledge", at least to those of us who don't really care

Chance174 · 05-15-2008, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Tight-Waist

First of all this is an issue to be determined at the state level. As is the case here.

I have no problem with California citizens deciding to recognize same sex marriages.

I agree 100% with this. This should be conducted at the state level. Of course as a conservative (more old school) I believe in smaller federal and more power to the states.

Personally I don't care if a gay couple wants to get married. Who the hell am I to say they can't. Just my opinion.

~~slayer~~ · 05-15-2008, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Tight-Waist

First of all this is an issue to be determined at the state level. As is the case here.

I have no problem with California citizens deciding to recognize same sex marriages.

Oh, I'll get back to all 38 million and let them know that Mr Civil approves. They'll be glad to hear that.

Calif. strikes down ban on same-sex marriage

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