The CA State’s Supreme Court’s decision yesterday to uphold Proposition 8 was a big disappointment for me and everyone in support of same sex marriage. I felt the same shock and outrage when I heard the verdict in the OJ Simpson murder trial. That was  not a real surprise either, as that was what was predicted, but it was  still a bitter pill to swallow. As we all know, eventually justice was served in that case when the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown were awarded civil damages against Simpson. It was the Goldman’s relentless pursuit of claiming their award that led Simpson to commit armed robbery to supposedly get back property that he says was stolen from him. Simpson was convicted and sentenced to 33 years in prison, which at his age, is the rest of his life. My point in drawing this analogy is to show that what first appears as defeat, can eventually lead to victory. And if Arnold Schwarzenegger can go on the Tonight Show and say  the upholding of Proposition 8  is bullshit, so can I.

This  is what I predict will happen in the case of same sex marriage. Proponents will offer up another ballot initiative legalizing same sex marriage. It will pass and opponents will not be able to go to the State Supreme Court to overturn it using the argument that a ballot initiative is unfair, since yesterday’s decision stated that it is.

I want my readers  to know that  I do not intend for my blog to become a political forum. (I know, too late.)  I have made a concerted effort to never  discuss religion or politics because I feel that those topics can be very divisive and controversial and I don’t want to alienate people. I am here for everyone.  I  don’t care if you are a religious right conservative or a liberal atheist, (not that all liberals are atheists, mind you) the parenting issues we face together as members of blended families are universal and that, in my opinion extends to same sex couples’ families as well. If you are familiar with my story you know that I have a gay ex-husband. Click here and here to learn more. If you don’t agree with me, all I am asking of you is to listen to my story. Cut me some slack. Open your hearts. Open your minds. And let’s all focus on our families. Amen.