Calif. Supreme Court rejects gay marriage ban

[Nagishkaw 510]

Just another example of legislating from the bench. The vast majority of American society at large does not support this nonsense. It's mostly a White, upper class, yuppie, cause celebre. Put it to a popular vote and it would be defeated hands down.

You know that's right, Peejay.

[Jenn! 918]

Nonsense?

Pfft

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Just another example of legislating from the bench. The vast majority of American society at large does not support this nonsense. It's mostly a White, upper class, yuppie, cause celebre. Put it to a popular vote and it would be defeated hands down.

Banning gay marriage is unconstitutional...that's not legislating, that's common sense.

[peejay 327]

Just another example of legislating from the bench. The vast majority of American society at large does not support this nonsense. It's mostly a White, upper class, yuppie, cause celebre. Put it to a popular vote and it would be defeated hands down.

Banning gay marriage is unconstitutional...that's not legislating, that's common sense.

Where is it specifically noted in the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution. It isn't!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I think gays should be allowed to marry and enjoy all the fun that comes with the whole package. Nagging, complaining, ungrateful children and the wonderful holidays with the in-laws, why should people like us not want some poor soul to have the same good times. If we have to suffer, I mean, be happy, than they deserve the same rights.

They already do. All they want is the same right you and I had to marry whomever the heck we choose.

Edited May 15, 2008 by Len_and_Bren

[peejay 327]

Nonsense?

Pfft

Yes, nonsense. The Leave It to Beaver lifestyle with 2 Junes or 2 Wards. I just don't see it.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Just another example of legislating from the bench. The vast majority of American society at large does not support this nonsense. It's mostly a White, upper class, yuppie, cause celebre. Put it to a popular vote and it would be defeated hands down.

Banning gay marriage is unconstitutional...that's not legislating, that's common sense.

That's the problem with the popular vote route. Minorities are not exactly in a position to protect themselves and their individual rights at the ballot box. One of the reasons we have a constitution and in it certain unalienable rights that are extended to all. Regardless of what the majority says at the polls. And we have courts that watch over the compliance of the laws that are passed. Some just don't meet the muster and the courts are in their right to strike them down. That's not legislating from the bench, it's called checks and balances.

[peejay 327]

I think gays should be allowed to marry and enjoy all the fun that comes with the whole package. Nagging, complaining, ungrateful children and the wonderful holidays with the in-laws, why should people like us not want some poor soul to have the same good times. If we have to suffer, I mean, be happy, than they deserve the same rights.

They already do. All they want is the same right you and I had to marry whomever the heck we choose.

Yea, right. They can marry their mom, dad, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, or whomever or whatever makes them happy. Let's not stop there. Let them marry them all. Why not polygamy too while we are at it. No limits and no boundries. If it feels good do it.

[Peikko 1,575]

Yes, nonsense. The Leave It to Beaver lifestyle with 2 Junes or 2 Wards. I just don't see it.

Are you suggesting that someone who's norm is to have sex with someone of their own gender isn't capable of maintaining relationships?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Just another example of legislating from the bench. The vast majority of American society at large does not support this nonsense. It's mostly a White, upper class, yuppie, cause celebre. Put it to a popular vote and it would be defeated hands down.

Banning gay marriage is unconstitutional...that's not legislating, that's common sense.

Where is it specifically noted in the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution. It isn't!

Equal protection under the law.

A judge ruled Monday that California's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional ...

Judge Richard Kramer of San Francisco County's trial-level Superior Court likened the ban to laws requiring racial segregation in schools, and said there appears to be "no rational purpose" for denying marriage to gay couples.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7182628/

[Peikko 1,575]

Ah, I see, you label same sex relationships as 'perverted' and 'hedonistic'. Very, very distorted view.

[Nagishkaw 510]

It's more like we have courts and judges who don't watch over the compliance of the laws .

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I think it's bizarre that modern day Americans wouldn't see this as a constitutional issue. What year is it?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I fear I'll never understand the "fervor" that this subject creates.

I mean... if gay marriage is legal I find it hard to see how it affects my quality of life or the quality of life of anyone else here.

What exactly is the objection to it...?

Homosexuality is as old as the hills and is established in our society. It isn't going to go away just because a few people don't like it.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I think gays should be allowed to marry and enjoy all the fun that comes with the whole package. Nagging, complaining, ungrateful children and the wonderful holidays with the in-laws, why should people like us not want some poor soul to have the same good times. If we have to suffer, I mean, be happy, than they deserve the same rights.

They already do. All they want is the same right you and I had to marry whomever the heck we choose.

Yea, right. They can marry their mom, dad, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, or whomever or whatever makes them happy. Let's not stop there. Let them marry them all. Why not polygamy too while we are at it. No limits and no boundries. If it feels good do it.

Dude, chill. I don't think people live and die by your opinions, so by all means, spew the hate. We will sleep like babies tonight. Retrograde, much?