Nothing else to say... (Congrats Obama, though)

[jbailey]

Andrew: I had such high hopes for the US, until I check the ballot measure results
me: Yeah. =(

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[auzure-skies.livejournal.com]

I keep getting teary, thinking "If Leif's gay I want him to be able to get married and bring me grandchildren", and getting so furious at people who want to prevent their own kids from having that right. And being so angry at people who would rather keep children in the foster system than in loving adoptive families - gay couples who really want kids. And then remember that I'm going home to Canada, where those aren't barriers, or even political issues anymore (I'm not going to mention my conservative grandparents - the social change does happen a lot more slowly. I understand that it's hard for them, and I'm patient). But it rings hollow, and I can't feel smug or superior when so many people have just been denied these basic rights, and even more children will be directly hurt because of that denial. I'm sad. But hoping that saner heads will prevail with Obama in charge. I hope, I hope...

how is Obama gonna handle this one?

[nick53.livejournal.com]

I wonder how Obama's gonna handle this one? Is he gonna do the right thing and do his best to repeal the bans but therefore go against the will of the public,, or is he gonna accept what people voted for? tough one...
As if he didn't already have so many challenges ahead eh?
http://www.spinwhip.com/obama

Re: how is Obama gonna handle this one?

[auzure-skies.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I don't think he's going to touch this one. I think it would be political suicide for him. He's on record saying he's for civil unions, and not gay marriage, which is of course not what I believe, but maybe the best that can be hoped for at this point in US politics. At some point, this will go to the Supreme Court (which will have a democratic majority).

I also think that it's more the job of the California Supreme Court to look at this amendment - you can't amend a constitutional right! At least, I don't think you can. To paraphrase ex-Prime Minister Paul Martin, the rights of minority groups should never be subject to the whim of the majority. The majority should always uphold and support minority rights. For more great stuff that can fuel future arguments for marriage equality, google for "Paul Martin" and "opening speech gay marriage bill". A *very* good read.