WorldWatcher
Gold Member
I have an issue with judges overturning the will of the people. This has happened a lot over the years and I think too many judges legislate from the bench rather than uphold existing laws.
I have no issue with gay marriage and I think couples who plan to stay together should be supported. That means monogamy, tax breaks and putting spouses on insurance and such.
My only issue is with a judge who comes in and decides that the majority of people in a state are wrong and dismisses the whole process.
The focus should be on debate and changing people's minds. It shouldn't be about a single judge forcing their will on everyone. I don't know why people vote on things when the outcome will be dismissed when a judge decides differently. If you say nothing and accept that on one issue, just because you agree, you must realize that it may happen on an issue you care about. Right is right and wrong is wrong.
There is a reason judges are appointed and, sadly, it's often due to their political leanings when that shouldn't matter one bit. Upholding the law is their only duty, not injecting their opinions and seeking to change existing laws. That goes for both sides.
This would also apply to the State of Alabama, who voted to amend their Constitution to prevent interracial marriage.
Are you OK with that?
Would you be OK with a vote to disallow gun ownership if that was the will of the people of that jurisdiction and they put it on the ballot?
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