Finally, a good news day!

From U.S. District Court Judge Vaughan R. Walker's long-awaited decision, handed down just hours ago, on the question of legality of California's shameful Proposition 8 (italics mine):

CONCLUSION

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 California has no interest in discriminating against gay men and lesbians, and 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.

Of course, the haters will see that the case is appealed, and it will undoubtedly end up in the hands of the Supreme Court justices before it's all over.  But let's take a moment to put down our picket signs, clipboards, checkbooks, close the lids of our notebook computers and pop corks to celebrate, just as we did in those heady pre-Prop 8 times to toast those who supported equality and to the 18,000+ newlyweds who have benefited from that choice!

Comments

[Doug]

Thanks, Sandy.

[John]

Indeed! Well said!

[urspo]

hopes!

[Linda]

Proposition 8 Unconstitutional? You mean to tell me that Leviticus, was just the original fundamental Republican (emphasis on mental) who had not made it out of the closet (kinda like Ted Haggard)? Lets face it was not in the Ten Commandments or even addressed by Jesus the son of God, so are we surprised with this ruling, its about time.