Comments on: Extree, extree! CA Supremes say: Gay nupes a-okay!

By: IrreverendAmy

IrreverendAmy — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:26:34 +0000

Mommymae, that’s exactly the court’s point: we don’t need any laws. Under the California constitution, any pair of consenting adults already has the freedom to marry. What we need is for the unconstitutional laws to be wiped out–and that’s what the court did. If you hear anyone call this “judicial activism” or “the court overstepping its authority,” tell ‘em this is what the court is for: to determine which laws are in keeping with the constitution. They finally decided that HETEROS ONLY is not. Yeeeeha!

By: mommymae

mommymae — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:30:03 +0000

i’m still shocked that laws must be passed to say it’s ok. why shouldn’t it be?

By: LookyDaddy

LookyDaddy — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:58:12 +0000

Almost by reflex I keep trying to come up with a cynical comment to throw in here, but I’ve got nothing. So I’ll just agree with Doodaddy and say it is about time, indeed. Let’s not let anybody take it away again.

By: Reno

Reno — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:53:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing the OFC letter — I reposted it in my blog.

By: LesbianDad

LesbianDad — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:58:39 +0000

Thank you, brother!

By: Doodaddy

Doodaddy — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:41:30 +0000

About time, too!

I’m forwarding the OFC letter to a bunch of people. We can fight it!

By: LesbianDad

LesbianDad — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:57:37 +0000

Plus I want to pass this on, sent out to Bay Area members of Our Family Coalition, our regional LGBT family organization:

Dear families and supporters,

Congratulations! It is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Committed lesbian and gay couples can legally marry in California starting June 16th!

Today, the California Supreme Court struck down the state’s discriminatory marriage laws banning marriage for same-sex couples. This historic decision is a huge victory for all Californians who cherish fairness and opportunity.

But the right wing is already poised to take it away.

They have submitted what appear to be enough signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that, if passed, would nullify today’s landmark victory.

Equality for All is a coalition of organizations working to defeat this initiative. Please contribute to their campaign fund today.

Two people in a committed, trusting and loving relationship deserve the dignity and support that comes with marriage. The Court did its job today – to ensure that all Californians are treated fairly and equally under the law.

What is fair simply does not matter to the right wing extremists who want to deny equality to same-sex couples and all LGBT Californians. They have already poured $2 million dollars into placing the constitutional amendment on the ballot. They are talking about spending $10 million more to pass it in November.

Equality For All needs your help to raise the millions needed to fight back and speak directly to the voters. It has already talked to hundreds of thousands Californians about this initiative and the harm it could cause for millions of California families. This is just the beginning. Same-sex couples just won the right to marry. Don’t let the right wing take it away. Contribute now to Equality For All!

It’s critical we continue to build the campaign to fight this initiative. After you’ve made a contribution, please forward this message to 5 of your friends today.

Today is a joyous one for all of us. Now the fight goes on to preserve the opportunity for everyone to realize their hopes and dreams by being able to marry the person they love. We can’t let the extremists take that away.

Sincerely,
Judy Appel
[Director, Our Family Coalition]

By: LesbianDad

LesbianDad — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:38:36 +0000

I know. I’m kinda stupefied. Equal treatment under the law? Huh?

By: liferun

liferun — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:04:20 +0000

What a concept, eh? We really, really, really hope it *sticks* this time!