[exeftWabreava]

CNN is airing it live. I imagine it will be all over the net very soon. Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal court in California.

[AricGoffgog]

Amazing. A step in the right direction. Surely the appeals will be fast and furious. This will find its way to the Supreme Court.

[Liabmeasez]

Fabulous news. It definitely will end up in the Supreme Court, but great news nonetheless.

[conurgenceDen]

AMAZING NEWS! Justice WINS!!! Now to the Supreme Court and the discrimination hopefully will be put to an end in the entire US!

[gypearteday]

Okay, the judge in this case, Judge Walker, has issued a temporary stay to hear all arguments before the ban is instituted. This makes sense in a couple of ways. There will be appeals and the judge wants to make sure his court has a good foundation before any appeal is heard in a superior court; also, if people were allowed to marry tomorrow, they may end up in limbo again next week should an appeals court issue a stay. This isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. But, it's a great start!

[chzvacmyye]

Fantastic start, indeed!! Let the overreaction from the right begin now...

[yovbQVpD]

From the ruling: "Moral disapproval alone is an improper basis on which to deny rights to gay men and lesbians. The evidence shows conclusively that Proposition 8 enacts, without reason, a private moral view that same-sex couples are inferior to opposite-sex couples."


BAM!

[ambientambien]

I almost cheered out loud at the gym when this was reported!

[JessiPollo]

People are partying in the streets all over America tonight. This is truly a victory.

[Thydaysuh]

A proud moment, and I hope when it makes it to the Supreme Court that politics don't take over. It would be like Dred Scott...

The report I saw this morning said it all. In preparation for the ruling, CNN's story had people representing the two main groups that argued the lawsuit. The Pro-Prop 8 person said they expected it to be overturned because this judge was all about the spotlight. The anti-8 people said it was because the other side couldn't prove their case, and even admitted such in the hearings. Sounds about par for the course for the pro-prop people: It's not about what's right and Constituationally moral. No, they had to shift blame and slander the judge.

[somamasoso]

Yeah, one of the right-wing arguments tonight is that since the judge ruling the case is gay his ruling is a secret conspiracy to open the door for he himself to marry in California. As if he lobbied for the case.

[feqlmwtuqx]

Yeah, one of the right-wing arguments tonight is that since the judge ruling the case is gay his ruling is a secret conspiracy to open the door for he himself to marry in California. As if he lobbied for the case.

And if the ruling was different they would use it as an excuse "even other gays think it's wrong! HA!". One way or another, the judge was screwed.

[CevepBiageCefm]

Darn activist judges! :sarcasm:
Dang I should have watched Glen Beck last night to see what he had to say.

[imnaone]

A proud moment, and I hope when it makes it to the Supreme Court that politics don't take over. It would be like Dred Scott.....

Really you are now equating being black with to those with defective reproduction practices? Good grief!

[fedelwet]

Really you are now equating being black with to those with defective reproduction practices? Good grief!

Wow, can you get anymore disgusting and hateful?

[freeringsf]

Wow, can you get anymore disgusting and hateful?

Yes, but then I would be approaching your level. Only in the mind of the unthinking politically correct liberal can stating the truth be rewarded with personal attacks. Facts are facts.

[TepSteade]

Really you are now equating being black with to those with defective reproduction practices? Good grief!

This isn't fact, Paul. This is only your opinion. I sincerely doubt Dave would characterize homosexuals as "those with defective reproduction practices." You have, and that's your characterization, and what Paulie was calling hateful. I have to agree with him.

[choollaBard]

This isn't fact, Paul. This is only your opinion. I sincerely doubt Dave would characterize homosexuals as "those with defective reproduction practices." You have, and that's your characterization, and what Paulie was calling hateful. I have to agree with him.

Really, you believe that Dave is so stupid that he believes homosexuality is an effective means of reproduction? Of, course homosexuality is defective in this regard, that's just the facts. Deal with it?

[portoskins]

Really, you believe that Dave is so stupid that he believes homosexuality is an effective means of reproduction? Of, course homosexuality is defective in this regard, that's just the facts. Deal with it?

And what does reproduction have to do with legalizing same-sex marriage?

[Efksqhyu]

Marriage is first and foremost about natural reproduction and the offspring produce. Marriage recognizes differences between men and women and recognizes that only when these dispirate entities are cojugally united can offspring be produced. This is not a Christian thing but is almost universal thing across cultures. It is a human thing. Homosexual activity is antithetical to natural sexual reproduction therefore it is antithetical to marriage.