In case you have not heard, the Supreme Politburo Court for the Peoples Republic of California has ruled that the people in the state do not have the right to create a law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. What’s more it was the ruling of only 4 people that essentially created new law - not our legislators, not the people. The good news (as you can see in the link below) is that this thing is not over. Because of this lawsuit, the initiative process to change the state Constitution was already well under way and we should reverse this improper ruling shortly. Read more below.
California Catholic Daily - “This battle is not over”
Richard Thompson, president and chief counsel for the Thomas More Law Center characterized the high court’s decision as “outrageous.” Said Thompson, “The California Supreme Court took judicial activism to a whole new level. When four judges can overturn the vote of the people protecting marriage, the Constitution’s guarantee of a Republican form of government becomes meaningless. This battle is not over.”
Charles LiMandri, West Coast director for the Thomas More Law Center in San Diego, said he was confident the Protect Marriage Initiative, which would amend the state constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman, would qualify for the November ballot. “Thanks to the tireless efforts of the National Organization for Marriage and the many groups that have supported it, like the Thomas More Law Center, the courts will not have the final say on marriage in California — the people will in November,” said LiMandri.
As for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (appropriate first name) and his vow to oppose a constitutional amendment - I guess the Kennedy’s have finally gotten to him. Anyone have the stomach for another recall?
