We Now Interrupt This Blog For Something REALLY Inspiring....
Yes! Today U.S. Federal Court Judge Vaughn Walker overturned Proposition 8 and the scales have finally tipped towards equality once again. It's truly a day of joy! Today, we celebrate and tomorrow we go back to work because we all know that this is not the end of this fight. However, it does boost our collective resolve.
If you want to be inspired read the entire ruling from Judge Walker. He presents some solid points that makes it seem hard to appeal. You can the whole document here but you should especially read the concluding pages #135 & 136. The words may bring tears to your eyes. A few of the statements really stood out for us:
"Because Proposition 8 disadvantages gays and lesbians without any rational justification, Proposition 8 violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."
"Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. "
"Plaintiffs have demonstrated by overwhelming evidence that Proposition 8 violates their due process and equal protection rights and that they will continue to suffer these constitutional violations until state officials cease enforcement of Proposition 8."
"California is able to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, as it has already issued 18,000 marriage licenses to same- sex couples and has not suffered any demonstrated harm as a result"
"California officials have chosen not to defend Proposition 8 in these proceedings."
If you want to be inspired read the entire ruling from Judge Walker. He presents some solid points that makes it seem hard to appeal. You can the whole document here but you should especially read the concluding pages #135 & 136. The words may bring tears to your eyes. A few of the statements really stood out for us:
"Because Proposition 8 disadvantages gays and lesbians without any rational justification, Proposition 8 violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."
"Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. "
"Plaintiffs have demonstrated by overwhelming evidence that Proposition 8 violates their due process and equal protection rights and that they will continue to suffer these constitutional violations until state officials cease enforcement of Proposition 8."
"California is able to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, as it has already issued 18,000 marriage licenses to same- sex couples and has not suffered any demonstrated harm as a result"
"California officials have chosen not to defend Proposition 8 in these proceedings."
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