Traditional Marriage is Triumphant

November 4, 2008, was a triumphant day for traditional marriage.  Voters in California, Arizona, and Florida approved amendments to their state’s constitution defining marriage as being between one man and one woman.  This was a huge victory for marriage and the preservation of religious liberty in America. Following the results of this election, 30 states have now acted to protect marriage.   

Much time, energy, and effort was expended to protect marriage by pro-family leaders and countless volunteers during the course of these campaigns.  Even amongst radical homosexual groups and Hollywood celebrities supporting the re-definition of marriage, California’s Prop 8 overturned the landmark state Supreme Court ruling in May, 2008, legalizing same-sex marriage and was passed by a margin of 52.5% Yes to 47.5% No.  

Yet, the battle is not over. 

In California, gay marriage activists have already mounted legal challenges opposing the approved ballot initiative.  Californians have stepped into the voter booth twice now to protect marriage, and yet the opposition refuses to respect the democratic process.  Before the results of the election were even finalized, a lawsuit was filed at the California Supreme Court by a coalition of groups including the ACLU, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Lambda Legal.  The lawsuit argues that Proposition 8 is invalid and, again, ignores the voice of the people.  Two other lawsuits were filed by Los Angeles and San Francisco City attorneys who are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage.    

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