Yay, California!!! Prop H8 Found Unconstitutional

"Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. Because California has no interest in discriminating against gay men and lesbians, and because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional."--Judge Vaughn Walker

Strike up the band and let's have a round of "California Here We Come!" This is very exciting and good news! As always, the courts in California can see the meaning behind the phrase "with liberty and justice for all!" Not "some". Not just "heterosexuals". While this ruling has no direct effect on my life in Florida (remember, our voters passed Amendment Two... an even more draconian measure than Prop H8), this conclusion by Judge Walker gives me hope that if the opposition continues to press this point all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, Amendment Two may one day fall by the wayside.

Speculation and dreaming aside, I am thrilled for this victory tonight. Praise God from whom all blessings flow (and God's blessings also flow for all!) and hugs and kisses to the happy couples of California!