We, the people of California, voted to approve Prop 8, defining marriage as one man, one woman. We did this a few years ago, but the Supreme Court overturned the will of the people, saying it was unconstitutional.
Now, we have amended our constitution, and the same group is challenging it. Their argument is that this is not an amendment, but a fundamental change. If this is the case, then our legislature needs to approve it.
So, in two separate votes the people of California have spoken. And, it doesn't appear to matter what we desire. Our choices go through the same small group of people to evaluate and approve.
Its like we are children, and they are parents, teachers, or mentors. We don't know whats best for us. They do. We can state our desires, but they will chose whether we can have them or not.
Legalize gay marriage, abortion, and marijuana. But you can't stand up and state that there are Absolutes. Moral truths.
I thought that we lived in a country governed "by the people, for the people." Not from where I stand. My voice has been silenced. I am governed, but I have no say in it, because I am not a judge in San Francisco.
If you are not liberal in your outlooks, you are silenced and ignored.
Thursday, November 20
Prop 8 and the People
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It is quite obvious you know nothing of constitutional law. We the people kept slavery alive for many years. We the people didn't let women vote until the courts over ruled. We the people didn't allow mixed race marriages.
We the people have used fear, lies and intimidation to get votes.
The issue isn't my understanding of constitutional law, or slavery. When the people vote, their vote should count, instead of being tossed out by a few judges who disagree with the majority. I believe that is an oligarchy, not a democracy.
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