San Jose Mercury News: California gay marriage ban struck down, appeals court cites equal rights

[LadySkinsFan]

How would same sex marriage be considered oppressive ?

Maybe the same way that mixed race marriages were once outlawed in the United States. Read the Loving v. Virginia decision. Last full paragraph states that marriage is a fundamental right. I've quoted that decision numerous times on this forum, now I'll just point to it.

[Kosher Ham]

I agree. But the absurdity of the proposition system and the failure of the majority party (Dems) to squash this in the first place are at fault.

I agree. The system wastes too many resources. It can easily be fixed.

This whole thought process of "I have an idea" should be double and triple checked to make sure it is all within our rights.

[The Evil Genius]

I agree. The system wastes too many resources. It can easily be fixed.

This whole thought process of "I have an idea" should be double and triple checked to make sure it is all within our rights.

It's mainly a joke..but I would vote for a proposition to end the proposition system in California.



Of course, now the people are wanting a part-time legislature. One that will probably do even less than what they do now - thus forcing the people to vote on and have propositions that affect the big changes.

Back on topic - I hope that today's ruling sticks. It's about damn time that this state joined the 7-8 other states that recognize gay marriage.

[Kosher Ham]

I suspect his statement is that not allowing same sex marriage, while allowing other marriages, is oppressive to homosexuals.

Exactly. It is their/your/our private personal lives that rarely have any effect on day to day life.

Maybe the same way that mixed race marriages were once outlawed in the United States. Read the Loving v. Virginia decision. Last full paragraph states that marriage is a fundamental right. I've quoted that decision numerous times on this forum, now I'll just point to it.

I was shocked the other day when I saw something about some controversy involving a mixed couple in an ad.

Get over it already people. It's simple. Let people live their lives happy. It's none of my business unless it is somehow hurting other people or myself or family. Gay marriage certainly does none of those things to me, and most people if they actually thought about it.

[Larry]

I was shocked the other day when I saw something about some controversy involving a mixed couple in an ad.

Get over it already people. It's simple. Let people live their lives happy. It's none of my business unless it is somehow hurting other people or myself or family. Gay marriage certainly does none of those things to me, and most people if they actually thought about it.

Attempt to lighten things up some.

[PokerPacker]

How would same sex marriage be considered oppressive ?

I suspect his statement is that not allowing same sex marriage, while allowing other marriages, is oppressive to homosexuals.

what he said.

[ACW]

Funny thing is, the attorneys on the pro-gay-marriage side are David Boies and Ted Olson. Not only was Olson W's Solicitor General, but the 2 faced off in Bush v. Gore.

[spjunkies]

As long as someone doesn't try to marry a horse who gives a ****? it's amazing that this crap is still going on.

[twa]

interesting reasoning,especially the inferior reference when the same rights are availiable.
If they required the listing of it as same sex marriage would it still be inferior?

hurry up and get to SCOTUS and put this to bed

[ACW]

As long as someone doesn't try to marry a hose who gives a ****? it's amazing that this crap is still going on.

Hey, I don't care if someone marries a hose

[spjunkies]

Hey, I don't care if someone marries a hose

lmao good catch

[Kosher Ham]

lmao good catch

I honestly thought you meant a hose.

[mistertim]

I honestly thought you meant a hose.

Is there something wrong with wanting to marry a hose?

[thebluefood]

As long as someone doesn't try to marry a horse who gives a ****? it's amazing that this crap is still going on.

Agreed. I've yet to hear a proper legal excuse for barring homosexuals from getting married.

[twa]

Agreed. I've yet to hear a proper legal excuse for barring homosexuals from getting married.

because they are not qualified under the rules/law in place?(where forbidden)
Because it has not been determined a right in jurisdictions where such rules exist?

it would seem a simple thing to get a SCOTUS ruling.....guess not though
the lack of such seems to leave it up to the legislature to choose