Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't my favorite person, but I do have a lot more respect for him for issuing this poignant statement following Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling invalidating Proposition 8:
Judge Walker had the great responsibility of deciding whether Proposition 8 violates the Constitution of the United States. He heard in-depth arguments from both sides on fundamental questions of due process, equal protection and freedom ...from discrimination. There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue, and I am glad that all viewpoints were respected throughout the proceedings. We should also recognize that there will continue to be different points of view in the wake of this decision.
For the hundreds of thousands of Californians in gay and lesbian households who are managing their day-to-day lives, this decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves. At the same time, it provides an opportunity for all Californians to consider our history of leading the way to the future, and our growing reputation of treating all people and their relationships with equal respect and dignity.
Today's decision is by no means California's first milestone, nor our last, on America's road to equality and freedom for all people.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Judgment Day
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I'm not an Arnold fan, but based on prior comments he's made, I am convinced that he sees gay marriage as an equal right. It's telling that California didn't defend the law, in stark contrast to the US defending DADT. I firmly believe that California sets many trends which are ultimately followed by other states (e.g. no smoking in public places).
Believe it or not, Arnold has been one of the, if not the most, supportive governor for LGBT rights in Calfornia. Now if can get the budget balanced too. PS, go rent T2. The opening sequence is surprisingly HOT!
If he were so supportive of gay marriage, he might have signed one of the bills to enact it, instead of vetoing them. So instead of being 3 years into legal gay marriage in CA, it will be another 3 years before it happens, if at all.
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