Was this judicial activism?
If “judicial activism” means that a judge did something conservatives didn’t like, then yes, it was judicial activism. Aside from that, this was a very well-reasoned opinion. Everybody got a fair trial. And one side won resoundingly.
This is a great explanation of what exactly was decided yesterday in California, what it means, and how the rest of this scenario will play out. It’s obvious to anyone who knows anything about the Mormons and other key groups funding the pro-Prop 8 campaign that this won’t be the end of the whole ordeal, not by a long shot.
I sure wish all the “family” groups (read: Evangelical Christian organizations) fighting tooth and nail against gay marriage would just devote their attention elsewhere. I find it incredibly hard to believe that Jesus would prefer using money to keep two dudes who love each other from getting married to using it to help someone.
I also find it fascinating that the key Christian group fighting for “one man, one woman” legislation is one that originally specifically included polygamy as part of its doctrine. That may be a low blow, but it’s baffled me since I first heard about the massive LDS campaign to push through Prop 8. I mean, you know, that’s kind of like Mississippi mounting a campaign to end racism in Alabama.
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