1/19/10

California Homosexual Pseudo-Marriage 'Trial Of The Century' Update

Follow up on: Homosexual Pseudo-Marriage 'Trial of the Century' Set To Begin In CA Next Week 1-7-10 "The case marks the first federal trial to examine if the U.S. Constitution permits bans on gay marriages, and the challenge is being bankrolled by a group of liberal Hollywood activists including director Rob Reiner and producer Bruce Cohen." [see post]
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The history making 'Trial of the Century' is into the second week already. Here's a couple of sources to give somewhat of an idea of where things are at:
ADF Update on Prop 8 Trial: Behind the Scenes Alliance Defense Fund 1-18-10
"The first week of trial started with opening arguments and testimony by the four plaintiffs. Since Tuesday, and for the next week, a parade of expert witnesses have and will give their testimony. The day can descend into abstract discussions of statistics or social science concepts. The day can also soar with passionate advocacy on constitutional law. Judge Walker occasionally asks a question of the witness or offers a quip to the attorneys about moving the case along at a faster clip. Those who oppose the California marriage amendment (that is, those who want to redefine marriage to include same-sex couples) are presenting their case first. The supporters of the amendment (that is, those who support marriage as the union of one man and one woman) will present their case next, maybe starting late next week. The trial could last around 3-4 weeks, but it is difficult to predict because one cannot be certain how long it will take to hear a certain witness, how many witnesses each side will call, and other such factors."
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related: San Francisco Chronicle; 1-19-10 "As the trial on the constitutionality of Prop. 8 enters its second week in San Francisco federal court, gay rights forces want Obama to take a stand. The advocacy group Equality California said Friday that it has collected 91,000 signatures on a petition urging the president to file a brief supporting a challenge to the measure. The White House has not responded."
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SCOTUS Bans Broadcasts Of Landmark CA Faux-Homosexual Marriage Trial 1-14-10
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