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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow
I'm one of the ones who want it to go to the SCJ. Probably no surprise there.
I think they have a great case and, of course, a California win--although I'd be happy for all out there--does nothing for other States (some that have rock solid state amendments banning equal marriage) and DOMA still being applied to same sex couples who lack over 1000 benefits.
I also don't think a win in California would do much to change the public opinion of the States around here (that will take generations) where we are located (FL).
Canada has had marriage equality since 2005 and now same sex marriages in Mexico City must be acknowledged by the other 31 states in that country (with a 91 percent Roman Catholic population no less!).
Both of those locations didn't wait until public opinion favoured marriage equality. Both Mexican and Canadian governments, court cases and and/or Supreme Courts took care of it in the name of justice and fairness for all...without a nod to public opinion.
What do you think? Would you consider it a success if the win stays in California and it isn't taken to the SCJ?
Do people still advise patience to those in other States and the issue of Federal rights?
curious.
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I think it's a win either way. It doesn't seem like a very good attempt at an appeal- I don't think they are really trying.
I wouldn't mind seeing the massachusetts DOMA case reach the SCOTUS first.
But either way it's a precedent setting win as long as Walker stands. I'm more interested in the recent national poll that shows increasing public support- now an even split:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com...lit-evenly-on-
gay-marriage/
I am very attached to the idea of boise and olsen arguing before SCOTUS, (because they are so experienced and have such a good track record) and hope that they will continue to litigate on our behalf.
As long as the issue is decided before 2012 (when a public vote by californians
for marriage equality could completely void the whole case) I'll be happy. Although that's not exactly a loss either.
I can't say I advocate for "patience", because if it wasn't for boise and olsen ignoring the gay establishment's cries for "patience" this trial would not have even occurred. I guess I advocate for steadfastness and celebrating the inevitability of marriage equality in the USA.
