tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378641028796404396.post8890089307302798534..comments2023-09-15T04:25:03.409-07:00Comments on More Second Thoughts: Let the (gay) wedding bells tollJon Mendelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842221456853513469noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378641028796404396.post-8252882349564807512008-05-17T10:45:00.000-07:002008-05-17T10:45:00.000-07:00Thanks Jon for the well spoken words. It's importa...Thanks Jon for the well spoken words. It's important for folks to understand that no rights were "given" to gays with this ruling. <BR/><BR/>What the ruling assured is that "equal rights" can not be denied those who wish to marry - just because they happend to be of the same sex. <BR/><BR/>It is my opinion that this issue should never have ever gone to the voters. Some would not understand such a stance - but think about this: What if the consensus of voters indicated that anyone over 65 could no longer drive (regardless of their ability to drive) or that a minority could not own property with our state. Or perhaps they would try to pass legislation that only native born Californians could attend California Universities. The Courts would never allow such a vote to go into law. <BR/><BR/>You're also right, in that Church's and other groups can always and should always have the right to sanctify any marriage - that just not something that government has any business doing. Separate can never be equal. <BR/><BR/>- JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com