The November 4th election has caused many arguments over state issues such as gay marriage. Arizona, California, and Florida all passed new laws placing a ban on gay marriage. In California especially, this new law was met with outrage among a large percentage of the public, because most residents there have more liberal views and are open to change. There are two different arguments going on in the California courts, the first is trying to repeal the ban. There have been many protests, especially outside Hollywood restaurant El Coyote. The restaurant serves gay and straight customers, but it has used its profits to donate money supporting the ban on gay marriage. The ban on gay marriage is also known as Proposition 8, which the restaurant supported with a donation. Many supporters of gay marriage have filled lawsuits hoping to repeal the ban.
Another argument in California is whether gay couples married in California are still legally married, or if their marriage is now null and void. The ban on gay marriage is now an amendment on the California Constitution, yet the Constitution in California had been amended 500 times, so many guy marriage supporters have strong hopes for repealing the law. If the state of California is unable to make a decision about the ban, many court cases are likely to go to the Supreme Court where the debate will have to come to a conclusion.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96933454
1 comment:
The court cases could get a little scary and could be never ending. It seems that is how this is going to be played out. Unfortunately for the gay rights activists, they are left with very few options as a member of the minority. However, isn't that what Madison would argue is the purpose of the separation of powers?
Good work.
Mr. L
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