Gay Marriage

In a suprising move today the Supreme Court of California decided to overturn a voter approved ban on gay marriage by a vote of 4-3. This is monumental news for gay rights movement and its community, not only in California but, throughout the nation. California has always been seen as a state that has sparked social movements. Although the state had already established same-sex marriage laws, the overturning of the ban will perimit gay couples to recieve equal treatment in repects to marriage and their love for their significant other.
Despite the jubilation seen throughout the gay community, there were many conservative groups that could be heard outside of the court building. One of the dissenting judges echoed what many social conservatives feel- that issues on marriage should be determined by the voters and not the higher courts.
Personally, I am torn between the two main aspects of the court ruling. I agree that gay marriage should be allowed as i am not religous and i believe gays should be treated equally in all aspects of society. However, the fact that the California Supreme Court is able to overturn a law that was voted on by the people is troubling. The basis pf our democracy is that the people of the country are allowed to vote on the significant issues that are proposed. And this is what happened when Californians voted against gay marriage 61% to 49%.
With the court overturning the people's vote and voice, it is only a matter of time before OUR vote becomes pointless and our VOICE is no longer heard.