Here Comes The ???

With the court decision in California overturning Proposition 8 which opposed gay marriage, the conservative talk machine is revving up their propaganda motors and beginning to strike out against “liberal, activist” judges. First of all, there are basic rights granted by the Constitution and Constitutional Amendments that are not nor should not be subject to a popular vote. Personal freedom and the right to the pursuit of happiness should never be left to the will of the people. Would it make any sense to have a referendum on whether on not everyone attended church on Sunday morning? The idea that a popular vote could determine who may or may not enter into a marriage is not an issue that should be subject to the whims of a popular vote. The real issue should be how, if in any way, those opposed to the idea of a marriage between a same sex couple are personally affected. It was to be expected that Newt would voice opposition but the question Newt needs to answer is how is he affected by to people of the same sex, living in California, negatively affecting his life. How is he or his most recent marriage, for that matter, adversely affected or in any way threatened by the marriage of two people he doesn't even know. After all, he is not required to attend a gay wedding nor is he required to purchase a wedding present for the couple. One cannot imagine how two people in California entering into a marriage agreement might influence Newt and Callista (or even the 4th Mrs. Gingrich) now or in the future. Should anyone choose to reply to this post with a comment, please show how you personally are harmed by two totally unrelated individuals marrying, regardless of their sex. If you opine that this might weaken you own marriage I would definitely reply that you have far greater problems in your existing relationship than can be affected by preventing a marriage of others whether gay or straight.