Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Prop 8 Overturned!!

From the official legal document on the overturning of Prop 8:

"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."

Good day for LGBT rights! If you have the opportunity, you should read the full (138) page document from the decision, because Judge Walker prepared an amazing dissection of the facts and lack of merit in arguments against same sex marriage. The pdf can be found here.

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