California's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling and What it Means in the Tennessee Valley

The "far left" can include Republicans today...heard of McCain yet? He's about there, undeniably left. The Republican party began to truly disintegrate the last Congressional election and they are not to be counted on in my opinion anymore. (Please note the word "opinion" before you start any other comments)

No one said "gay marriage leads" to anything. I said it opens doors to legalize things in this country that in turn would put a tail spin on the sanctity of marriage.
It's a choice the people should have, to vote to keep it safe.

California constition in the family code section does define mariage as being between a man and a women. That is what the Supreme Court determined was unconsitutional language.

"308.5. Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."

IT REALLY SHAMES ME THAT OUR LAWMAKERS THAT AMERICAN TAXPAYERS PAY ARE MORE WORRIED ABOUT MARRIAGE THAN THEY ARE THIS FALLING HOUSING MARKET, ECONOMY IS AT ITS LOWEST LEVEL, EMPLOYMENT DOWN, FOOD PRICES SKYROCKETED, GAS AT ALL TIME HIGH, WE HAVE TROOPS THAT ARE NOT WANTED IN A LAND WHERE AMERICANS ARE NOT WELCOME AND BEING INJURED ARE KILLED BY THE DOZENS, AND OUR SUPREME COURT SYSTEM IS MORE CONCERNED IF SOMEONE CAN GET MARRIED LEGALLY, THE PEOPLE ARE ALREADY LIVING TOGETHER NO ONE CARES IF ANYONE GETS LEGALLY MARRIED IS THAT UNDERSTOOD? NOW TO THE SUPREME COURT THE TAXPAYERS OF AMERICA ARE NOT GOING TO KEEP SHELLING OUT TAX DOLLARS TO YOU DEAD BEATS IF YOU DO NOT START DOING THE JOB THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE PAID YOU TO DO, THE WAY IT LOOKS THAT SEVEN SUPREME COURT JUDGES CAN NOT PERFORM THEIR JOB DUTIES CORRECTLY WILL BE IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE, THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE, BECAUSE AMERICA HAS FAR MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES THAN MARRIAGE OF ANY KIND LEGAL OR NOT, SEVEN JUDGES NEED TO LET THE TAXPAYERS KNOW A.S.A.P. SO THEY CAN HIRE THE CORRECT EMPLOYEES TO DO THE JOBS THAT NEED TO BE DONE!

Three out of the four judges that ruled against discrimination and ruled in favor of same-sex marriage are Republicans. They are not the "far left political office holders" as one commenter above described. As far as the law is concerned, personal feelings aside, the is no justifiable reason for the State to not allow same sex couples from marrying. There is no evidence whatsoever that same-sex marriage has any negative effects on society at all. Comparing this to polygamy is silly and doesn't logically follow from this ruling.

Furthermore, civil rights should never be granted in a popularity contest. Women were granted the right to vote by the courts. Interracial couples were allowed to marry due to the courts. Schools were desegregated because of the courts. I can't think of any major civil rights movement that was decided by a popularity contest. Why is this true? Because minority populations would never get equal protection from injustices if it were up to a popularity contest.

No one is forcing churches to perform these marriage ceremonies. This case shows that liberty for all continues to march forward.

First of all, gay marriage does not lead to polygamy. Look at the polygamists in the news today. All heterosexual couples! If, however, you mean it could lead to greater tolerance and loosening restrictions that were enacted to further Christian principles, then yes, hopefully that will follow. I can’t understand why Christians take it on faith that same-sex marriage is a bad thing. Why not allow them to commit their lives to the one person they love like heterosexual couples can? I mean, half of all heterosexual marriages end in divorce anyway, so I’m not sure why this is such a scary thing for you. The only reason the bible condemns homosexuals is because homosexual couples can’t have children. If the couple can’t have children, then who are the Christians going to indoctrinate? That which is holy really boils down to that which furthers the interest of Christianity as a political movement, as true 2000 years ago as it is today. Homosexuality exists in many other species besides humans. That is to say, it occurs in nature, ergo it is natural! It isn’t a choice, it is a genetic predisposition. How do you know you are straight? Are you naturally attracted to members of the opposite sex or did you just choose that because the bible said so? Fear of others who are different is a fear that you are wrong. But that’s the thing, it’s just your warped view that tells you one is wrong and the other is right. It’s just about what is right for the individual and the rights of the individual. This country was founded as a haven free from religious oppression. Let’s keep it that way!

It's sad to see our country in such a downward spiral.

I'd hate to see that day!
Hopefully, if it ever comes to it, OUR politicians will put it to a public vote like Californian politians did NOT value. Oh, there was one, and majority/69% of voters in CA said "same sex marriage" is the only form of marraige they wanted for their state. But they were overruled by the far left political office holders. This can only open the door for legalized poligamy and group marraiges, etc.
Tennesseans should get ready. We may see the day, although our time should prove more beneficial than the other side of the country.