Re: Ninth Circuit Rules on Prop. 8 Trial Tapes, will not unseal the video record of the historic trial

This is a State issue over State permits.... the Feds are overstepping
again.

As with Greg I support gay unions... I do NOT support have this
option made available to me. Marriage is a permitted activity NOT a
right.

On Feb 4, 2:13 pm, Tommy News <tommysn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ninth Circuit Rules on Prop. 8 Trial Tapes, will not unseal the video
> record of the historic trial
>
>  From Chad Griffin, American Foundation for Equal Rights
>
> In a court of law, where only truth and facts matter, the evidence was
> irrefutable. Witness after witness testified that marriage strengthens
> our society and that denying gay and lesbian couples their fundamental
> freedom to marry causes direct harm to them and their families. Even
> the star witness for the anti-marriage proponents admitted that we, as
> a nation, would be more American the moment gay and lesbian couples
> are able to marry.
>
> Regrettably, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided not to
> unseal the video record of the historic twelve-day public trial of
> Prop. 8.
>
> AFER will continue to do everything we can to make sure that the
> public sees the facts of what happened in that courtroom.
>
> Every day, our team works to educate the public by telling personal
> stories of gay and lesbian Americans and their families and actively
> corrects misinformation about the myths of allowing gay and lesbian
> couples to marry. In partnership with today's most effective issue
> leaders and organizational allies, AFER is changing the debate and
> changing public opinion.
>
> Our newest endeavor brings the issue of marriage equality to areas
> where we need it most. In partnership with Broadway Impact, community
> and college theaters across the country will perform Dustin Lance
> Black's new play, "8," to spark dialogue, understanding and action.
> Based on the actual court transcripts and moving interviews with
> AFER's plaintiffs, the play is an unprecedented account of what
> happened when discrimination was put on trial.
>
> It speaks volumes that the proponents of Proposition 8 spent millions
> on a political campaign to publicize their views, yet they have done
> everything they can to stop the public from seeing the weak case they
> put on at trial. They know the videotape would expose their baseless
> campaign of fear and let the public see the powerful evidence we
> submitted showing that Proposition 8 flatly violates the United States
> Constitution.  That's why they fought so hard to keep the tapes
> secret.
>
> In the coming weeks, the Ninth Circuit will rule on the merits of our
> case that found Proposition 8 unconstitutional.  It is my hope that
> the Court will uphold the District Court ruling and stand up for the
> freedom to marry.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chad H. Griffin
> Board President
> American Foundation for Equal Rights
>
>  See What Happened at the Prop. 8 Trial
>
> Based on the actual court transcripts of the historic Prop. 8 trial,
> Dustin Lance Black's play "8" shows the truth about marriage for gay
> and lesbian couples.
>
> See footage of the play and find a performance in your area.
>
> Visit
>  http://www.8theplay.com/
>
> --
> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> Have a great day,
> Tommy
>
> --
> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> Have a great day,
> Tommy

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