In Ally’s article, she describes Proposition 8, a ballot proposition and constitutional amendment passed in the November 2008 state elections. This added a new provision which provides that “only marriage between a man and woman is valid or recognized in California. Also, she states that supporters of Proposition 8 are now fighting against an injunction passed by U.S. Chief Judge Vaughn Walker, a measure that banned the enforcement of this Proposition.
Based on her blog post, it’s obvious that she’s for same sex marriage, as she regards measures such as Proposition 8 as “unfair and unjust...preventing love, the basis of marriage, from prevailing.” Although, I would’ve liked a little more information on the court proceedings with African-American judges regarding civil rights, and the anti-immigration laws in Arizona.
I feel she makes a legitimate point though, that we have no right “to judge what we can not possibly know” Although Judge Vaughn Walker issued the injunction banning the proposition, it’s impossible to know whether his sexual orientation had an effect in his decision making. I feel, everyone who has had a personal experience (meaning everyone) will have a certain point of view on an issue. I mean seriously, it’s inevitable. You grow up, you experience the world, you form your morals and values, and you acquire your views, biases, and stereotypes. The people who make these decisions are in their position because they have earned it.
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