The Gay Thread

[innerSpaceman]

Video of December 6th's Hearing before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal of the Prop 8 case, in two handy segments (the first on whether anyone even has standing to pursue an appeal, and the 2nd on the actual merits of the appeal).

The case will likely go to an "en banc" panel of the Ninth Circuit (meaning a much larger panel than the 3 judges here), and then onto the Supreme Court.

As I read the law (and it seems pretty obvious to me), no one has standing to appeal. But I believe this court will ignore that, and take up this hot button political issue so that it can eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court.


I had wanted that to happen, but I'd rather the law be followed. And in truth, I'm afraid to let the current composition of the Supreme Court get their filthy tyrannical paws on this issue. If the appeal does not go forward because of the standing issue, California will have equal marriage rights. That's really a hollow victory without federal and IRS recognition - but I think that's the best outcome possible at this time.