In a letter to the New York Times published today, Jonathan Rauch, prominent pro-gay marriage author, defends David Blankenhorn, who testified as an expert witness in Prop 8 trial, from scurrilous multiple attacks by Frank Rich:
"Frank Rich, for the third time since February, unfairly criticizes David Blankenhorn, president of the Institute for American Values and a witness in the trial over Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage. . ."
Kudos Jon. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/opinion/l16rich.html
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The judge gets it:
Judge Walker pressed Olson on the point.
"They have identified a difference between opposite-sex and same-sex couples in that opposite-sex couples can procreate without the benefit of a third party. That is a difference," Walker said. "And why is that difference not one the Legislature or voters could rationally take into account in setting the marriage laws in California?"
So hmm. there is a difference after all. Sheesh I was almost thinking that all this talk of procreation was silly. Imagine gays lesbians are just as equal arent they? They can have kids of course! WITH THE BENEFIT OF A 3RD PARTY!
The judge call it like it is. The people can vote rationally on gay marriage.
"And why is that difference not one the Legislature or voters could rationally take into account in setting the marriage laws in California?"
I have a policy against responding to comments. Especially those that are not related to the article.
But, Adam doesn't understand this:
As long as there is one woman, procreation is possible. No sperm is needed. A single woman can get herself pregnant. Japanese biologists have PROVEN this.
Anon, ??????
Only if you are referring to the Virgin Mary, Anon.