In a 6-1 ruling yesterday, the California Supreme Court voted to uphold Proposition 8, which amended the state’s constitution so as to define marriage as the union between a man and a woman. This concludes the Golden State court system’s adjudication of the proposition; however, a federal suit by a group called the American Foundation for Equal Rights appears to be in the offing.
While the proposition’s supporters hailed the decision, quite predictably, its opponents held protests that led to arrests. Yet it’s obvious the latter didn’t quite understand what they were protesting. Sure, they would tell you they were there to support same-sex marriage, but what they don’t realize is that they’re protesting against the rule of law and our system of government as well.
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