There are all sorts of Republicans – including a lot of pro and/or neutral on abortion choice, pro and/or neutral on gay marriage, those very much in favor of bigger government, etc. And that “moderate” Bush/Colin Powell branch of the party is pretty much in control of it. As is typified by the nomination of McLame; and hitting closer to home, the national GOP’s support of our big government “moderate” governor Charlie Crist, as a senate nominee. Charlie is just foaming at the mouth to become a permanant member of the national political ruling class. Then he can be one of those fat and content back-benchers who talk a good game for a couple months every six years around election time to sucker the rubes; before going back to that penthouse in Georgetown and Livin the Good Life.

As for conservatives, most of them oppose legalizing gay marriage because they happen to perceive, whether misguided or not, that there is more to this issue than just “more” versus “less” freedom. You can spend a few minutes on the internet and research that one, for yourself.

Hey – I’ve got an idea – perhaps one can be conjured up out of thin air, like the Court in Roe v. Wade did for abortion. A certain self-proclaimed “wise Latina woman” probably has a rough draft all ready. A penumbra here, a penumbra there – a pinch of “privacy,” a dash of “equal protection,” and we’re good to go! Screw the unwashed masses. What the hell do they know, anyway.

I amazingly find that the “majority” of voters are “stupid” when my vote is in the minority – but the majority somehow seems less stupid when my vote agrees with theirs – how about you? For example, 53% of the the people who voted for President this past time around, were either wise, or really stupid, depending on your point of view.

Perhaps the ballot should include a constitution quiz. If you don’t pass it, your vote doesn’t count.

Even though I wish Prop 8 had gone down in flames, part of me is glad that the Court upheld it. I so want equality, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of democracy; the people need to approve it. We just need to work harder to help them see the truth.