Statement of Senator Feinstein on the California Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Proposition 8
By admin - Posted on May 27th, 2009
Tagged: California
• Civil rights
• Congress
• Dianne Feinstein
• Discrimination
• Gay marriage
• Senate
May 26, 2009 -- "I know today’s decision is a tremendous disappointment for many people. But I also know that the opinions of Californians are changing on this issue, and I believe that equal marriage rights will one day be the law in this state. This is already the case in Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. So, I believe this issue will come before the voters again, and I am very hopeful that the result will be different next time.
Today's State Supreme Court ruling also declares that the 18,000 same-sex marriages that have already taken place in California are valid, and I believe these marriages will allow people to see for themselves that marriage equality is a step forward for California and not a step back."
Source: Senator Dianne Feinstein
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