Not to be a downer but

Yes, the CSC decision on gay marriage today was historic for more than one reason. However, assuming the fundies aren’t able to overturn the decision by initiative in November, the decision does not give same-sex couples full equality under the law.

It’s a step in that direction, but as long as the Federal DOMA exists, and our federal representatives are unwilling to take steps to cure the inequalities that exist under the laws, we’re still second class citizens when it comes to marriage.

Yes, lets celebrate the step, but lets not over state things. This effect of this decision is almost negligible. It is symbolically important, and will (no doubt) be a stepping off point but, for people who are currently DPs in CA, not much will change.

Perry Hoffman said (at May 21, 2008 10:45 AM):