Finality

Finally. The issue of gay marriage in California has apparently been resolved. After the Supreme Court ruled in June that gay marriage issues were to be addressed at the state level, on Wednesday, the California Supreme Court finally issued its ruling on Prop 8. Its ruling was that it chose not to rule.

Gay right activists and supporters were celebrating this non-ruling, as a victory for gay marriage. Perhaps it is. But the author of the original bill, Andrew Pugno, was extremely disappointed by the outcome.

In March, I had written about this issue and the court cases which were pending at that time. I have provided that commentary to you for your reference.

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As a heterosexual man, I have believed for a long time that GLBT individuals are entitled to the same rights and privileges as other people. There should be no distinction in legal matters for men and women who have a different lifestyle than I do. That is discriminatory.

After all, the Civil Rights Act dictates the groups of people that are protected. And as it relates to marital status and sexual orientation, if each class is protected separately, then why shouldn't the classes be protected when they are conjoined,

Perhaps now, finally, we can put this issues to rest. I am tired of defending a basic right that all of us should freely and lovingly enjoy. And I think gays and lesbians, and others, should now feel this matter is finally done,

All parties need to accept a concept in law known as Finality. Sometimes, making no decision is the best decision of all.