 While you weren't paying attention, the LA Times got word of the Supreme Court decision on Prop 8. No, they don't actually have any word from the court, but "some people are saying":
The California Supreme Court is expected to uphold Proposition 8, November's ballot measure banning same-sex marriage, with a decision coming in the next few weeks.(LAT 5/7/09)
Oh, well, if some people are saying, then it must be true.
The article goes on to talk about the broad-based, grassroots movement for repeal of Prop 8. Throughout the state, you have what we never had in the run-up to Prop 8, a true neighbor to neighbor outreach program. We have more field efforts now, before there is even a measure filed with the AG's office, than we ever did during the "campaign." From established Progressive and LGBT organizations to brand new grassroots teams, this thing is bubbling up. Just like Jaws: The Revenge, this time it's personal, because also like Jaws: The Revenge, Prop 8 was a horrible movie.
But, this is still the first time that progressives have ever worked to put an affirmative measure before the people. The Right's GOTV "marriage protection" measure Prop 22 got well over 60% of the vote, yet Prop 8 just barely squeaked by. The tide is turning. But of course, the Right wants to freeze time right there:
"There's no doubt the other side is going to try to make great hay out of Iowa and Maine . . . but none of those places are California. And California voters have now twice voted on this," he said. "What part of 'No' don't they understand?"
Well, this is just rich, coming from California's Social Right. How many times has parental notification gone down now? Let's see, there was Prop 73, then Prop 85, and then Prop 4. So, that would be 3, or, to be exact, 3 more times than progressives have tried to put marriage equality on the ballot. Really, Mr. Schubert? You are going to use that line and expect to get away with brutalizing the scions of logic?
Oh, surely Socrates and Plato are spinning wildly in their graves right about now. |
