Gay marriage banned in Cali..

[Wagner]

that was surprising.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11...es-nationwide/

[FSETH]

Yeah, that is surprising.

[GmX5]

Not too surprised, there were a lot of vote yes on prop 8 supporters here in calif. Maybe this time the supreme court wont over rule it...but we will see.

[ylwjacket]

Passed in Florida also. Constitutional amendments in FL now require a 60% majority to pass, and it was close. The 60% is in reaction to some really crazy ones passing in years past.

[blondboinsd]

I was very upset about this as I worked very hard on it. I do find much comfort in the million of people who voted for our rights. That is really special to me.

Again, we had lots of mis-informed voters and people who flat out feel a threat from gay people, for those I feel sorry, thats a pathetic way to live, it really is.

I had tons of support and many many people fought for me so that again, means a lot.

Most insulting to me were the ratio of African American's that voted for 8. Must of slept through history class. 70%? So those who always screamed "equal rights" are judging now? Simply disgusting.

[realchef]

sorry boi

One day, Knuckles will carry our rings forth.

[Quicksilver]

The local news had an interesting perspective regarding this issue.

Part of the reason for this is the gay movement's continuous reference to the civil rights movement to support their cause. Most African Americans find this analogy insulting. Secondly the shove it down your throat "weather you like it or not" position was another problem for a lot of people. Last it may have also had to do with the false television ads run by both sides.

All of these reasons turned people got off and mobilized the opposition to take a stand.

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

Most insulting to me were the ratio of African American's that voted for 8. Must of slept through history class. 70%? So those who always screamed "equal rights" are judging now? Simply disgusting.

[lakai]

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

I was very upset about this as I worked very hard on it. I do find much comfort in the million of people who voted for our rights. That is really special to me.

Again, we had lots of mis-informed voters and people who flat out feel a threat from gay people, for those I feel sorry, thats a pathetic way to live, it really is.

I had tons of support and many many people fought for me so that again, means a lot.

Most insulting to me were the ratio of African American's that voted for 8. Must of slept through history class. 70%? So those who always screamed "equal rights" are judging now? Simply disgusting.

At least the margin is much closer this time compared to prop 22 with a 61% yes vs 38% no vote. Just like the way prop 8 was passed, there will be another time for another prop that could change things in your favor.

[Wagner]

So all in all I think 3 or 4 states banned Gay marriage. My next question is, what happens to the 18K people married in Cali? Is that annulled because now it is not legal, it's like me saying I'm married to Jessica Biel ?

[blondboinsd]

Originally Posted by Wagner

So all in all I think 3 or 4 states banned Gay marriage. My next question is, what happens to the 18K people married in Cali? Is that annulled because now it is not legal, it's like me saying I'm married to Jessica Biel ?

The people who got married are still married. They are simply grandfathered in. No new marriages can take place. Due to this it creases an issue that may/should make Prop 8 unconstitutional. Stand By

Yesterday we took a major step back as Californians. A decision I know we (not me or the other 5 million people on my side) will come to be ashamed of. I'm sorry to be a Californian today. I mean friggin Chicken's get bigger cages and we don't get rights? Pathetic California.