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Many of you posted touching, personal comments on my last post about same-sex marriage in California. Us Tacos sympathized with our LGBT homies near and far; to step back on the soapbox, we thought it was incredibly unfair that we could easily walk into City Hall and get a marriage license, but other committed couples could not.
California finally agreed! Proposition 8, a ballot measure banning same-sex marriage in California, passed in 2008. It was ruled unconstitutional by a U.S. District Court on August 4; it’s likely to get appealed all the way to the federal Supreme Court. Nonetheless, some legal peeps say same-sex couples could apply for marriage licenses as early as August 5.
Not every committed couple, gay or straight, wants to get married, of course.
But we’re thrilled that everyone really means everyone, for now. Thanks, California, for a really awesome wedding present. A good quote from the ruling as we head into our own nuptials:
“California’s obligation is to treat its citizens equally, not to mandate [its] own moral code.”
All you need is love! (doo do do do do)…
Hooray California!! Now if everyone else could just get on board!
YAY! Such good news. I am so happy that ruling was overturned. Love is Love!
I can’t wait to celebrate this at my own CA wedding in a month!
I was so happy to see today’s California Supreme Court ruling. Here in Tennessee, our state constitution actually mandates that marriage is only between a man and a woman and it specifically mandates that it does not recognize same sex marriage licenses, even from states where it is legal.
I work in policy and I strongly hold the position that “marriage” is a religious institution, not a government institution. I think the government should get out of marriage all together, and just grant *everyone* civil unions. Then, if a couple wants a “marriage,” they should turn to their respective institution.
But that’s just me and I don’t see that happen any time soon. I would just like to see people treated equally under the law (I mean, don’t we have a national Equal Protection Act?)
Fabulous news, yes?
Oh, and the correction hasn’t made it yet to the ‘bee, but the ruling came from a U.S. District Court. Not the CA Supreme Court.
Oops, my bad. I didn’t have time at work today to read the whole article about the decision, I was just glancing through the headlines. Thanks for letting me know
@AllynK43: You might be on to something. Sort of an opt-in arrangement rather than opt-out, with regard to the “marriage” designation.
I really hope this becomes a Supreme Court issue that finally puts this whole argument to rest. Love is love is love is love.
It’s a very libertarian argument, what can I say. If I were in charge (and who doesn’t have a view of what they would do if they were in charge), I would couples to have a legalized union, with all of the benefits we currently afford married couples (hospital visitation, 401K transferrability, etc) and make it just as difficult to get out of as marriage so that people don’t opt in with their buddies to take advantage of the system. Pretty much exactly what some states are doing with same sex civil unions, except give it to everyone.
Whoooo hoooo! I’m so happy for all of the other couples. Happy wedding present and lovin the last two lines. 
I hope this is one more nail in the coffin for inequality. As you said, not everyone wants to marry, but those who wish to should not be denied that right. Very happy!
Unfortunately, it’s already being appealed and even though it’s been overturned same sex couples still can’t run out and get married tomorrow.
But it’s still a really important step in this process, so go California!!
I’m so excited. My uncle is gay and really wants to get married. I hope this continues through the next set of appeals!
I was so thrilled to hear the news today. Woohoo California!!
You’re an awesome ally for marriage equality Taco- I can’t believe you got this up so quick! You rock! I’ve been randomly tearing up ever since the ruling came down, it’s just so huge. And so awesome. Although the stay will probably prevent our September wedding from being the legal deal, you better bet we’ll be at the courthouse the second they start handing out licenses! Yay Judge Walker! Yay California!
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Mrs. Taco, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 29, writer/editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 37, editor Engagement Date: May 13, 2009 Wedding Date: August 2010 Venue: The Green Room at the War Memorial Veterans Building About Me: I like laughing and talking with good friends over good food and good drink, be it wine, cocktail, or brew. I write and edit things for fun and profit, but I rarely "write" these days without a keyboard and high-speed internets. Favorites include Mr. Taco, my Boston terrier, San Francisco, getting out of town, and the Roaring ’20s. I was kind-of planning a wedding since roughly 2006, when I discovered "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" on the WE channel. I ran and didn't look back with a theme I called "urban vintage," and it culminated in the most magical day a taco could ask for.
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