California's Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional
Assemblywoman Julia Brownley applauded the decision Tuesday.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Opponents of Proposition 8, California's anti-gay marriage bill, celebrate outside of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on February 7, 2012 in San Francisco, California. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the voter-approved Proposition 8 measure violates the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
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[The information below was taken from a press release issued by Assemblywoman Julia Brownley's Office].
Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, who represents Encino in the 41st Assembly District, celebrated Tuesday’s ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal declaring Proposition 8’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
“I rejoice in the decision of this court to recognize that people cannot use the initiative process to deny basic rights like that of marriage to a class of people they find objectionable,” Brownley said.
“California’s constitution declares all Californians are free and independent. That freedom includes the right to marry whom one wants and to enjoy the same rights as others have to pursue safety, happiness and privacy. These rights belong to all of us, not just to a favored group.”
The 2-1 decision upheld a ruling by U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker who declared the 2008 ban approved by voters was unconstitutional.
Wade Lokka
10:45 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
I cannot imagine that the District Court really understands God's rules of order. Turning your back on God has consequence. Ignorance of God's rules does not make the law a good interpreter of Truth. This also causes pain and suffering to those that follow God. God plays no favorites when his people turn away from the Truth, the Way and the Life.