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state Constitutional law fail
May. 26th, 2009 05:25 pmHere it is: California Constitution | Wikipedia article
Proposition 8 opinion is here
All the way back in undergrad, we discussed at length the dangers of having an easily editable state Constitution. Chickens have now come home to roost.
A fundamental right has now been decided by initiative. This is a horrible precedent independent of one's views on gay marriage. This is a face-slap to the concept of equal protection of rights.
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Proposition 8 opinion is here
All the way back in undergrad, we discussed at length the dangers of having an easily editable state Constitution. Chickens have now come home to roost.
A fundamental right has now been decided by initiative. This is a horrible precedent independent of one's views on gay marriage. This is a face-slap to the concept of equal protection of rights.
( details )
