Political Ruminations

Morning Quote: Mitt Romney

“This decision does not end this fight, and I expect it to go to the Supreme Court. That prospect underscores the vital importance of this election and the movement to preserve our values. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman and, as president, I will protect traditional marriage and appoint judges who interpret the Constitution as it is written and not according to their own politics and prejudices.”

- The GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, speaks out against same-sex marriage after the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court declared California’s Proposition 8 unconstitutional.

A Victory for Equality in California

In a tremendous victory for equality this afternoon, Proposition 8 was struck down by a California judge, who called it “unconstitutional”. 

Ultimately, the judge concluded that Proposition 8 "fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. … Because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional.”]

This case will likely end up in front of our dear, dear SCOTUS, and while the Roberts Court is not known for it’s tolerance. I’m going to remain optimistic for my friends in the LGBT community. FTW!