You might have heard how, on May 16, California legislature pulled its thumb out of its ass, and overturned the gay marriage ban, ruling that restricting marriage to heterosexual couples violates state constitution, which guarantees equal protection under the law. Basically, everyone has the fundamental right to marry whomever they please, regardless of gender.

I could complain that it's been far too long in coming, be incredibly pessimistic and talk about how long this is going to last--right up until the November elections, and the initiative to amend the constitution, in fact. But instead, I'm going to tear up a little bit, and be very proud of the state I consider home (as if I had something to do with it! but still). The concurring opinion, written by associate Justice Kennard, will make you proud, too.

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