Wednesday, May 21, 2008

FREE AT LAST, GOD ALMIGHTY, FREE AT LAST!


"In contrast to earlier times, our state now recognizes that an individual's capacity to establish a loving and long-term committed relationship with another person and responsibly to care for and raise children does not depend upon the individual's sexual orientation, and, more generally, that an individual's sexual orientation -- like a person's race or gender -- does not constitute a legitimate basis upon which to deny or withhold legal rights," said the California Supreme Count last week.

What makes this ruling so important is that for the first time in American history, the ruling applies the strictest test, one of "suspect classification," on questions regarding any state law or policy that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation. This meant that the 4-3 decision by the court, not only legalized our right to marriage, but also extended to sexual orientation the same broad protections against bias previously saved for race, gender, the disabled, and religion.

You just can't say to much else beside that, can you?

1 comment:

Doorman-Priest said...

Lets hope you will show the rest of the world the way.

Watch out for natural disasters in the next few weeks. The consevatives will claim them as the wrath of God on you.