I continue to be ashamed of you, California.

[devidarkwolf]

Today, the California Supreme Court ruled again on whether or not to uphold the same-sex ban created by Prop 8.

SAN FRANCISCO, California (CNN) -- The California Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a ban on same-sex marriage that state voters passed in November, but it allowed about 18,000 marriages performed before the ban to remain valid.

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[nanet]

It's terrifying when the will of the majority can decide the rights of a minority group. Sigh. Here's hoping for 2010!

[devidarkwolf]

Right? I think that's one of the biggest tragedies here, though it's really the only way we can do the legal system, sadly.

I'm pumped for 2010.

[maichan]

When Courage Campaign's first video to Fidelity came out, I watched it on a loop. While I'm happy that the proposition will not be enacted retroactively and existing marriages will be upheld, it's a hollow victory at best. The legal argument to challenge the constitutionality of the proposition was a tenuous one, so I can't say I'm surprised by this ruling - just extremely disappointed.

ETA: I just setup a monthly contribution to Courage Campaign. Every little bit counts!

[devidarkwolf]

God, all their videos are powerful and make me cry like a baby. Their TV ad for Fidelity is no different. If I watched it again, I would be a mess.

It's true. The legal argument was sort of weak, so I can't really point fingers or say I'm surprised, but it's still sad, and also because of how the ruling could possibly be cited in future measures to ban same-sex marriage.

You're amazing, you know that? I wish I had a job so I could contribute, too. <3

[rowanceleste]

Have I mentioned that I'm actually Coloradan, not Californian?

They voted Democratic in the last election...they'll probably approve gay marriage before that state which I do not represent.

[devidarkwolf]

I did not know this, actually! But I guess this still makes you Californian too, no?

As sad as I am about my state, I love seeing all these other states approve same-sex marriage. IOWA FTW!

[rowanceleste]

But I guess this still makes you Californian too, no?

I deny both my driver's license and my permanent mailing address!

Yes, Iowa definitely ROCKS! Who knew? Heh.

[devidarkwolf]

Hah! Well, I don't blame you! But seriously, I was like BZUH? when they announced that about Iowa. Dude, if this TINY MIDWESTERN STATE CAN DO IT, why can't we?!

[kaycee_a]

I remember being so proud of California when they legalized same-sex marriage, and it's just a shame to have slid backwards. I AM happy they didn't invalidate all the marriages that have already happened, and I know the fight's not near over. I have hope!

[devidarkwolf]

God, me too. I even remember posting about it here, having been so proud to have been Californian. But now... I mean, it's true, I guess I'm overlooking the fact that it's great they didn't rule the measure to be retroactive, but it's still a huge defeat on the political front.

And yes, I have a lot of hope, even if I'm mourning today. 2010, baby!

[twasadark]

It sucks, huh? I think we'll get it ... eventually. Not soon enough, though.