[CS-FSLUG] Marriage is Under Attack Again in Georgia

[Fred A. Miller]

Despite an Overwhelming Vote,
Marriage is Under Attack Again in Georgia
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On November 2nd, more than 76% of the good citizens of Georgia voted to define 
marriage as the union between one man and one woman. The amendment also bans 
civil unions between same sex couples. 

To someone having not been enlightened by several years in law school, this 
sounds pretty much like the same thing. But, since Georgia has a "single 
issue" provision on any ballot initiatives, homosexuals on Friday sued to 
have the election results thrown out because it was a multi-issue measure. 

There is a good chance the homosexual lobby will prevail. A few years ago this 
would have been a slam-dunk. Now, thanks to the involvement of people like 
you, judges think twice before they attempt to legislate from the bench. With 
3 out 4 voters in the state supporting traditional marriage, it will be 
interesting to see if any of the judges hearing the case will be willing the 
take the heat. 

So far, Fulton County Superior Judge Constance Russell, who is hearing the 
case seems to be leaning toward splitting hairs. She bristled when state 
attorney Stefan Ritter began his argument by saying the amendment is "plainly 
the will of the people." Russell quickly interrupted him. "Excuse me, Mr. 
Ritter, the question here today is whether or not that will was achieved 
through an appropriate process," she said. 

Her decision will just be the first step in a grueling process that will 
likely grind its way through the courts for years. 

In every state that has allowed the people to decide, the vote has been 
overwhelmingly in favor of defining marriage as the union of one man and one 
woman. The same day Georgia voted, 10 other states passed similar ballot 
initiatives. None of the votes were even close. 

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