Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:27:17 GMT

Could gay marriage end up making its way to the Supreme Court?
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Yes. Then right-wingers will claim that 'the San Fransisco liberals that sit on the court are going against what the citizens want!'

Nevermind that sometimes citizens vote for something that is completely un-Constitutional.

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Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:29:51 GMT

>>>CALIFORNIA: A challenge to California's Prop. 8 gay-marriage ban will be heard by the state Supreme Court early next year. Could gay marriage end up making its way to the Supreme Court?

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I'm hoping it gets there. It's about time we end the Second-Class status of GLTB citizens in this country and put this issue to rest. It amazes me that with all of our patriotic bluster, we're still the most BACKWARDS thinking nation when it comes to this issue.

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Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Rock,Janesville,Wisconsin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:32:13 GMT

Martin is lucky to have Bill Clinton come down, and help him win the election in Georgia. Who really needs to go to Georgia is Obama. Big time! "Shameless Chambliss" needs to be politically, put in his place quickly. As for Hillaly becoming Secretary of State. At this point she is the best choice, and her husband Bill is going to cooperate fully. In Minnesota, the GOP/RNC smell a possible victory for "Crook Coleman." The recount up there is going to take awhile however, the "Masters of Manipulation" got their way. That is fact!

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:33:55 GMT

I hope the CA Supreme Court kills that despicable Prop Hate and sends the disgusting evangelical christian lunatic fringe a message to stop trying to steal people's rights. Time to start taxing churches if they start wasting money on these hateful propositions. If the churches want to stick their noses into politics then they can pay taxes for that privilege.

Jan Schakowsky would make a great replacement for Barack in his Senate seat. I hope the Gov gets it done quickly.

Let's hope that Franken and Martin prevail so we Dems have that magic 60 seat supermajority so Barack can get progress done.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

katiec P ekin, IL — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:17:20 GMT

Have no idea why the governor of IL is waiting the last two weeks of Dec to appoint a senator. Our biggest fear is he will appoint hisself, as, at this
time he would not be elected as dogcatcher.
The politics in IL are like so many states. Constant
fighting among the parties and nothing done for the
survival of our state.
So many politicians have lost all realization that
they were elected to resprsent us and our future.
Would like to see the slate wiped clean in IL.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

newdayDawning — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:22:19 GMT

I, too, hope that Prop Hate will be overturned by the courts. It is shameful that the Mormon Church funded that.

Does anyone know if there are any attempts to get the IRS to take a look at the Mormon Church's tax exempt status? They deserve to lose it after this stunt.

Yeah the family values Mormons. What an impressive hate filled group they are.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Berkeley Bear in Illinois — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:09 GMT

Actually, the California challenge would likely not wind up at the US Supreme Court because the basis for the right to marry was found in the California Constitution in the first instance, not the US Constitution (and that the homosexual community was a suspect class, a finding the Supreme Court has hinted at but not made directly). As a result, both Prop. 8 and the challenge to it are rooted in California procedural and Constitutional law, not any federal right. Under the principles of federalism and comity, this amounts to an independent issue without a basis for US SC jurisdiction.

A federal challenge will likely only emerge if enough states legalize gay marriage to a point where it appears that there is some sort of trend towards recognizing it as a federal right (the basis Kennedy used to find we shouldn't execute the mentally challenged) or otherwise challenging things like the Defense of Marriage Act on privacy or full faith and credit clause grounds.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

JOE GLAYTON GEORGIA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:16:37 GMT

THE CONSTUTION SAYS THE RIGHT OF A MINORITY OVERRIDES THE MAJORITY. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES THRU THE CENTURYS.

ATHEIST WON FROM THE COURT AND THEY ARE SURE IN THE MINORITY SO I SHOULD HAPPEN BUT UNDER THIS COURT IM NOT SURE.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Victoria, San Deigo CA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:35:25 GMT

I protest Prop H8 whenever I can. California will not give up on this. it truly scares me that civil rights can be taken away with a 4-5% margin voting yes. Truly frightnening

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Mal, Ga. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:40:39 GMT

Early voting began today in my county of Georgia, and I've done my part to help Jim Martin. The Republican Congressional delegation from Georgia is such an embarrassment. I would love to see Mr. Martin pick off Saxby... what a great day that would be for the good people of Georgia, and the nation.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Jon — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:56:50 GMT

I'm sick of legislators drawing up and passing laws they know to be unconstitutional and then accusing judges of being activists and legislating from the bench when they strike them down.

Down the ballot: Challenge to Prop. 8

Jddonkey, Vallejo, CA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:27:18 GMT

Hey, Joe Glayton, the constitution does not say the rights of the minority have precedence over the majority. It does have mechanisms whereby a minority of our population, however you define it, has the right to ask for protection from the majority is abusing their rights. Christ, go back to school and finally pass civics. Oh, lay off the caps. It didn't mask your ignorance.