Judge Walker Stopped the H8!

Today a Federal judge in California finally declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional!! For those of you who don't know, Proposition 8 made it illegal for same-sex couples to marry in the state of California. It was decided by a vote on election day in which countless conservative organizations scared people into voting to "protect the sanctity of marriage" and prevent same-sex couples from marrying. As a result, being that the majority of Californians (as well as the majority of Americans) are straight, many of them were convinced to vote for a law that had absolutely no effect on their own lives, and a detrimental effect on the minority they were voting against. Of course if we acknowledge the fact that their votes resulted in legalizing discrimination and intolerance, than we cannot say it had no effect on straight people - because as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told us, "injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere."

Sooo...long story short...today, that law was declared unconstitutional! =D Judge Walker's conclusion stated, "Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California constitution the notion that opposite sex couples are superior to same sex couples." Umm obviously! Hence the uproarious disapproval country-wide when Prop8 passed!

Undoubtedly, this ruling will be appealed, because there are still so many people who feel it's their right to judge the lives of others. We can only hope that if it is brought to trial, the judges there will realize that true love and commitment should be celebrated and respected, rather than discouraged. It's 2010 and in a country that boasts liberty and justice for all, I think it's time we stop the hatred and intolerance and allow people to live their lives. Who does it hurt when two people in love are able to legally commit to one another? How would you feel if your son or daughter or even you were told you could not marry the person you loved? Hopefully today's decision is a sign of good things to come. =)