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Oh Great Supreme Court of California - please protect us gays from the "tyranny of the majority." 
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ponsors of the California ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage are seeking to nullify thousands of marriages between gay and lesbian couples performed after the state Supreme Court ruled them constitutional.
The passge of Proposition 8 left the future of thousands of marriages between same-sex couples unclear.
The sponsors Friday filed responses to three anti-Proposition 8 lawsuits with the state Supreme Court. The briefs also defend Proposition 8 against opponents' legal challenges, including an argument that the amendment needed a constitutional convention to be added to the state's constitution.
"We are confident that the will of the voters and Proposition 8 will ultimately be upheld," said Andrew Pugno, General Counsel for ProtectMarriage.com and the Proposition 8 Legal Defense Fund.
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Given what AG Brown stated on the bottom of the previous page, Andrew Pugno, attorney for the "Yes" side must be a total fool and a really crappy lawyer to think that he will prevail in Court.
I'm very elated about AG Brown's statements and position today.
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The anti-gay groups just cannot leave it alone. If they win this one, which doesn't seem likely at this point, BUT, if they do, they will be back for the rest of our rights later. Do not doubt it for a second. I am not paranoid, just realistic, they spend more time thinking about gays than I do.
And they accuse US of having an agenda! Projection, much?
We are constantly invited to be who we are. Henry David Thoreau
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Once this thing is overturned, there are plans, at least in San Francisco that I know of, to have a "kiss in" when churches let out across The City on the first Sunday after the decision. What will the children see and think...? (I really like the in-your-faceness of this protest - reminds me of the good ol' ACT-UP days...)
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they spend more time thinking about gays than I do. ROFL!
Steve Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)
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A few points: First, I think that the "Yes" folks are overreaching by trying to make the law retroactive and it will cost them. Second, I noticed that Ken Starr has been selected to be the lead attorney supporting the Proposition. Third, I applaud A.G. Brown's decision, since he is basing it on the California Constitution as it existed prior. It is an unusual position for any A.G. to take. Our A.G. defended our DoMA with one of the worst arguments I have ever heard (and unfortunately prevailed - so much for non-activist judges), but because it was the office's duty. That A.G., by the way, is now the Governor, and a principal proponent of gay-friendly laws in the State.
A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.
Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich
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This editorial at anti-war dot com very well speaks my mind on the Rick Warren controversy.
Steve Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)
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Oh Great Supreme Court of California - please protect us gays from the "tyranny of the majority." Why Rick - I think you have summarized one of the primary functions of government - the protection of the few from the many.
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Steve Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)
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