A nice quote:

Aug 05, 2010 08:21

"An initiative measure adopted by the voters deserves great respect. The considered views and opinions of even the most highly qualified scholars and experts seldom outweigh the determinations of the voters. When challenged, however, the voters’ determinations must find at least some support in evidence. This is especially so when those ( Read more... )

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crispengray August 5 2010, 18:05:28 UTC
Another great quote:

"The evidence did not show any historical purpose for excluding same-sex couples from marriage, as states have never required spouses to have an ability or willingness to procreate in order to marry. Rather, the exclusion exists as an artifact of a time when the genders were seen as having distinct roles in society and in marriage. That time has passed."

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anonymous August 6 2010, 17:34:37 UTC
Wow. I hadn't read the specifics of the ruling. Great (and correct) legal decision.

-TD

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