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Originally Posted by duck It looks as if the issue of gay marriage is pretty much settled in California. I actually applaud this outcome. The legislature supported the change, the governator isn't going to oppose, and the state supreme court had made its decision.
Not much else to say on the issue.
The basis for opposition is a house of cards, largely, and this will certainly be a major step forward for the constitutionally guaranteed equal protection under the law for all citizens. | Yes, the CA Supreme court changed the law. I guess it doesn't matter that over 60% of the voters said they didn't want "gay" marriage. That's the height of judicial activism. Don't bother asking the people to vote anymore.
It won't count anyway. The JUDGES are the law now. Not the voters. That's just great. And you're OK with this?!!! NOT ME | Hrm... I suppose you'd say this same thing for integration of the South during the 60s? It certainly was not a popular movement there and required judicial AND executive activism to accomplish.
The judges simply interpret the constitution. The judges are appointed by elected officials. The constitution may be amended by legislative action that the people can demand.
The judges are not the law. There's always checks and balances in the system.
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