2 posts tagged “gay marriage”

Why California gays shouldn't celebrate state court ruling
By DAVID BENKOF
GUEST COLUMNIST

Champagne corks have been popping wherever gays and lesbians gather throughout the Golden State after the California Supreme Court's ruling in In Re Marriage Cases, which opens the way for same-sex couples to legally wed beginning next month. But the gay community shouldn't be celebrating. This decision does next to nothing for California gays and lesbians and causes real harm to people who believe in the "old" definition of marriage. It's nothing to be proud of.....MORE

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In a 4 to 3 ruling, California’s highest court overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage today. This, despite voter’s not being in favor of same-sex marriage. Two dozen couples and gay rights groups petitioned lower courts, ending up at the highest court.

According to news reports, the cultural war is not over as other groups will seek to put measures on the ballots in November that will back current laws banning gay marriage by putting it the state’s constitution.

Interestingly, 6 of the 7 judges were appointed by Republican governors.

What is your opinion on the ruling?