Prop 8 Lives On In California
The Supreme Court in California agreed 6-1 that Prop 8 be kept alive. BOO!
The only good news it that the 18,000 same-sex marriages that were performed before Prop 8 passed will remain valid.
A few celebs spoke out about this decision:
Kim Kardashian said on her website,
She says:
"Today the California Supreme Court decided to uphold Prop 8, outlawing gay marriage in California. This really makes me sad. I thought we were more forward thinking than this, and I'm disappointed in the Supreme Court for being so closed minded. Everyone.. gay, straight, bisexual, transgendered, EVERYONE should have equal rights to marry who they want to. I have many gay friends and all I want is for them to be happy, yet this is just another obstacle in their way. Now they must continue fighting to be granted a basic civil right that many people take for granted. Shame on you, California! We must all continue to fight the h8!"
Melissa Etheridge also spoke out saying,
"So, will anyone be sleeping better tonight? Those full of hate and fear will surely be disappointed that 18,000 same sex couples will be living in wedded bliss, kissing their spouses goodnight, checking off those little ' married ' boxes on all those forms we fill out nowadays. That's really going to drive them crazy. Then there are those of us like me who still dangle in ' domestic partnership. ' We can adopt our own children, but we can't bring our partners who might be citizens from out of the country, here. We can't file joint tax returns. I could go on. Who will be happy tonight? How do I explain this to my children? Well, you know Ellen? She is married but Mommy and I are not. That is liberty and justice for all? I am hopeful as I see more and more states turn to the inevitable future of equality, California will get there. Change takes time. "
Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage said, "Marriage is worth protecting because it is the way we teach the next generation: children need mothers and fathers. This victory for Prop 8 is a victory for children, for civil rights, and for the common good."- Shame on her!!!
For more celebrity outbursts about this Prop 8 decision go to hollyscoop.com and eonline.com.
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