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1. Prop 8 was a citizen initiative so it has little to do with lobbyists, but I do like how classic got his ACORN dig in.
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Thanks
I learned that from tw.
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2. Only 10-15 states have such an initiative process to amend the state constitution, so I dont see the slippery slope on this one.
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Once one state has passed it, it will be much easier for other states as the precedent will have been set.
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3. The Cal Supreme Court has yet to rule on its constitutionality. although evidently the Court is not looking favorably to overturning it, but might very well prohibit it from being retroactive...a small victory for those same sex couples now legally married in Cal.
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Agreed
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4. Congress and Obama can and may repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which would nullify much of the impact of state constitutional amendments like this in everything but name only (ie gay couples would have equal rights just w/o the formal marriage.)
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That would be a start.
This issue is headed in the right direction. It will happen soon.