Baker Vs. State
Three same-sex couples sued three different towns for the right to marry. Each couple had been in a commited relationship for a reasonable time, ranging from 4 years to 25. Two of the couples raised children. The towns were Milton, South Burlington and Shelburne. Only one of the towns took on the case. When the case was finished, the legislature decided that it same-sex unions would be allowed because under the Common Benefits Clause it states that the government should make laws for the overall good of the people.
Proposition 8
On May 18th, 2008, same-sex marriage was legalized in California under the idea that marriage is a fundamental right under Article 1, Section 7 of the California Constitution. Proposition 8 was introduced as a way to reverse the court ruling of 4-3. It would reinstate the words "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." This would make the people who were married legally in California be in a weird limbo state, like Inception. The goal of Proposition 8 was to return the idea of marriage to between a man and woman, to overturn the Supreme Court decision and to protect our children from being taught that same-sex marriage is the same as traditional marriage. People in favor of Proposition 8 supported the ballot. People who were against the proposition thought that it discriminated against one group of people, that Proposition 8 teaches children that God did not create every one equal and that it doesn't matter if your parents are straight or gay, they will have a stable family. Proposition 8 was passed with 52% of the voters voting yes.
http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-california-pass-prop-8
Click here for one of Digital Army's videos on voting yes on the ballot.
Click here for one of Digital Army's videos on voting yes on the ballot.
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