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Jingy
Social climber
Nowhere
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just watched 8 - The Mormon Proposition...
eye opening for sure, and begs the question: Should one state be able to say what goes on in another state?
Why would states not just start overturning laws in all other states?
Also begs the question: Why is the Mormon church still considered tax exempt?
They crossed the line of church-state when the supported that bill...
I say we tax that cult
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apogee
climber
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Breaking: CNN is reporting that the California judge has overturned Prop 8, saying it is inconsistent with the US constitution. Prop 8 supporters have already filed an appeal.
It ain't over by a long shot, but score one for fairness, equality, and the US Constitution.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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It will be interesting to see what happens at the Supreme Ct.
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dirtbag
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 4, 2010 - 05:09pm PT
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Unless a conservative justice retires, I think it's going to be a rough ride.
Then again, Ted Olson is a savvy guy, and I don't think he would've taken it if he thought it was a sure fire loser before the Supreme Court.
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Reggaemylitis
Sport climber
Sacramento, CA
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Good day to be an American. Prop 8 takes it up the a*#! Now I get to go make all my gay friends uncomfortable by asking them when they are going to get married! ;)
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Oh boy...a whole new opportunity on the Marriage Divorce threads.
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apogee
climber
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Schwarzenegger & Brown just issued statements hailing the CA SC ruling- Meg Whitman issued a statement stating she's in favor of equal rights for gays, but is against gay marriage.
Between that position and her predicament on a position on immigration, it could be a tough road to Sacramento for 'The Shover'.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Does Meg still believe in "separate but equal"? SC struck that down a long time ago. Will be an interesting Fall...more fodder for ST!
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franky
Trad climber
Ford Pickup Truck, North America
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great day... courts applied a tiny bit of reasoning skill and did the right thing. reason triumphs over craziness.
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bluering
Trad climber
CA
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I think it's wrong to have a known gay judge deciding a case like this. And why did he disallow the stay until the case was appealed?
Activist judge?
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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He's a conservative Republican... of course he's gay.
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bluering
Trad climber
CA
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I know, Fet, but my question remains...
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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I think it's wrong to have a known gay judge deciding a case like this.
But a known straight judge would be okay? Why is that?
Edit to add: Would it have been better if he'd been a closeted gay judge?
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apogee
climber
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"Activist judge?"
Only if the judge comes down with a decision you don't like. Otherwise it's called constitutional justice.
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Gene
Social climber
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I think it's wrong to have a known gay judge deciding a case like this.
Why? Please explain.
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EDIT: Gay people should have all of the same rights, but why insult millions of religious people, come up with another word(term).
Like separate but equal?
but why insult millions of gay people...
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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butt equal
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bluering
Trad climber
CA
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You guys fail to see my point....
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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You guys fail to see my point....
No, you're just wrong on this.
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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They could have had a gay porn star write this opinion, it doesn't matter. This case is moving on up. Depending on the panel that gets drawn in the 9th, it will be reversed or affirmed.
Then Justice Kennedy will decide whether or not Prop 8 is constitutional.
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apogee
climber
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"You guys fail to see my point.... "
bluering, your 'point' is well-known amongst all of us. It doesn't need to be reiterated, unless you feel strongly about reinforcing your homophobia. In which case, don't let us stop you...
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