Schwarzenegger issues statement in support of judge's Prop. 8 ruling

[Newsjock]

http://www.gov.ca.gov/press-release/15738

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker issued a ruling invalidating Proposition 8:

“Judge Walker had the great responsibility of deciding whether Proposition 8 violates the Constitution of the United States. He heard in-depth arguments from both sides on fundamental questions of due process, equal protection and freedom from discrimination. There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue, and I am glad that all viewpoints were respected throughout the proceedings. We should also recognize that there will continue to be different points of view in the wake of this decision.

“For the hundreds of thousands of Californians in gay and lesbian households who are managing their day-to-day lives, this decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves. At the same time, it provides an opportunity for all Californians to consider our history of leading the way to the future, and our growing reputation of treating all people and their relationships with equal respect and dignity.

“Today's decision is by no means California's first milestone, nor our last, on America's road to equality and freedom for all people.”

[Ken Burch]

1. In other words...Arnie's gonna take a stand...

Now that he's boxing up everything in the mansion and getting the hell out of Sacramento.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

2. Nice. We could use some Republican-on-Republican cannibalism action.

Let 'em eat each other alive.

[LAGC]

3. What?!

Is he running for re-election or something?

Clearly, this can't be so...

[rox63]

8. Nope, he's term-limited

So he's got nothing to lose by supporting the decision.

[leeroysphitz]

4. I haven't been this pleased with Gov. Quaid since T2. n/t

[marmar]

5. One of Arnold's Stopped Clock moments for the day

nt

[spanone]

6. maria made him do it

[racaulk]

7. I'm certainly not a fan of the Governator, but this is a nice statement.

:thumbsup:

K&R

[dhill926]

9. wonder who wrote it for him.......

[Ignis]

10. I really, really can't stand Arnie, but ...

Credit where it's due. :toast:

...Even if it's after the fact and now that he's on his way out. :eyes: