On Thursday, May 15, 2008 the California Supreme Court struck down a voter approved statute defining marriage as between one man and one woman. Proposition 22, The California Defense of Marriage Act, was approved by 61% of the voters in 2000.
In the 4-3 ruling, the Court held that marriage between one man and one woman is unconstitutional. California now becomes the second state to approve same sex marriage along with Massachusetts.
Eric Miller Comments On Ruling!
“The California ruling disregarded the voters of California and the institution of marriage. The ruling is wrong, detrimental to the families of California, and creates a dangerous precedent for the rest of the nation,” according to Eric Miller, Founder of Advance America.
Impact on Indiana!
“Marriage between one man and one woman is at risk in Indiana too. Indiana’s Constitution must be amended to protect marriage,” Eric Miller stated.
“Unfortunately, Hoosiers will not be able to vote November 4, 2008 to protect marriage between one man and one woman because a single legislator, Speaker of the House Pat Bauer kept Senate Joint Resolution 7, the Marriage Protection Amendment, from being voted on by the House of Representatives in 2007 and 2008.”
The Battle Continues in 2009!
In view of the California decision, it is essential that the process to amend Indiana’s Constitution with the Marriage Protection Amendment start again in 2009.
Advance America will continue to help lead the effort to pass the Marriage Protection Amendment.
Voter Guides Will Provide the Truth About Legislative Candidates!
Advance America will once again produce non-partisan Voter Guides so Hoosier voters will know where the candidates stand on protecting marriage between one man and one woman. Be watching for more details on ordering 2008 Voter Guides.