Prop 8 Overturned: Victory for the Justice System

It was a great day for the justice system here in California. Though many people will simply dismiss this decision and wait for the appeal, it is important to remember that we have to start somewhere. THe record has been set and I hope that this fight to the supreme court will be a successful one.

I have seen comments on twitter and heard in the halls of higher education that the rights of the voters are hurt when the justice system steps in on issues like Gay Marriage. However it is the function of both the justice system and justice itself to protect the minority class of people against the demagogues that control the majority mob.

Today’s ruling is a display of justice working against misinformation and prejudicial attitudes. Justice lays everything on the table, establishes a record of fact, and does its best to make objective decisions. While the system breaks down and is not as objective as we would all like, the idea of justice is an important element of our society.

Bring on the old fellas in the 9th circuit!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/08/04/california.same.sex.ruling/index.html