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Probe into LDS Church's Prop 8 donations going forward

Orius said:
The issue is already relatively on the fence to begin with. Even with a large voter turnout, the yes voters were at 52%. Think about that. 52% can change a State's constitution... what is the point of having a constitution at all?

The gay marriage issue aside, I am concerned that if the court allows the vote to ratify the constitution, that it will set a new precedent not just in CA, but all over the U.S. for how law may be changed. Let's be realistic... a large portion of the "yes" crowd for Prop 8 were supported with religious beliefs. If Prop 8 truly goes through, it is letting the religious right know that it can ratify constitutional laws in ways that are not necessarily secular. That's a little disturbing, is it not?
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You would prefer 2/3 majority? How would that have played in getting those rights to begin with? What was the ratio then?
But I agree, allowing mere voters to decide on what is constitutional is setting aside the judical branch...
 
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