Re: Schwarzenegger shifts gay marriage stand
First of all, Arnold is an extremely good politician and that is why I can't believe anti-gay legislation in his state would have clear majority approval. Also he worked in Hollywood for many years and has become an acquaintance and friend of many "dramatic types" if you will. I think he was waiting for the right time or the last minute to back what he feels is the correct side in this argument. Probably had to hand out some goobers to the ultra conservative wing of his party and now feels he's free to take action. I don't doubt the Log Cabin Republicans and other activists played a role in his decision. But he is a good player, as I said, and would not come away from the table with nothing. I don't know what his long term plans are- whether they involve a run for other state office or maybe he has a favorite he will back in a future senatorial or presidential race. But he will have a vast coalition in the gay activists who are watching.
As for the constitutionality argument..pursuit of happiness...are the words that come to my mind in relation to gay marriage as a "right".
We straight people have all known gays and maybe we approved or maybe we didn't. But there is a truth that a smart judge will not ignore. A person (Larry Craig?) who lives a lie cannot even begin to pursue the happiness others take for granted.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. To me it is just a pastime. To others, I am beginning to understand, it is much more than that.
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