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In response to "So. Very. True." by ReluctantCynic

Prop 8 will probably end up back in court, don't give up yet. -- nm

Posted by Stacy Nov 6 '08, 01:17

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Why would Prop 8 go to court? -- nm - ty97 Nov 6, 01:20 10
- the short version is that it amends the state constitution but (arguably) did not meet all the procedural safeguards for that process -- nm - compound ruler-elect pigby Nov 6, 01:27 4
  - Oh, technicalities. I like technicalities. -- nm - ty97 Nov 6, 01:32 3
    - Dawson posted a paraphrase this morning, a proposition cannot significantly alter the concepts of the constitution without legislative approval... - zeitgeist Nov 6, 01:45 2
      - :) -- nm - Stacy Nov 6, 02:13
      - This is great news. - ty97 Nov 6, 02:03
- for a few reasons first the marriages that have already taken place should remain valid regardless of the law being switched. Second, the NO on 8 - Stacy Nov 6, 01:26 4
  - I'm not sure I see a valid case in either of those scenarios. - ty97 Nov 6, 01:31 3
    - for #1 I'm sure the Yes on 8 people will out up a stink about it. The Mormon church donated 21 million dollars to the campaign strictly based on - Stacy Nov 6, 01:41 2
      - In the don't invalidate the current marriages, then there is no standing in #1 as I can see. - ty97 Nov 6, 01:44 1
        
        that makes sense -- nm - Stacy Nov 6, 02:31

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