Invalidate Prop 8 - "To the CA Supreme Court..."

My personal message to the CA Supreme Court with respect to the court case to invalidate Proposition 8, which passed in November 2008, to amend the state constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to legally marry.

In short, I believe that the CA Supreme Court needs to clearly define the term "inalienable", as Prop 8 directly challenges the inalienability of our equal rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness as the proposition attacks the court-defined inalienable and fundamental right of marriage for same-sex couples.

(On a light side note, I have decided to name my couch "Frumpy" after reading one of the comments on my video at americablog.com)

Video: Sean Chapin

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• proposition
• prop
• eight
• marriage
• equality
• equal
• civil
• human
• rights
• gay
• lesbian
• bisexual
• transgender
• iowa
• vermont
• love

[oc9876]

Loved the first part of the video, but you lost mega points with the Nazi comparison. Actually, EVERY argument loses points by resorting to a Nazi comparison.

Doesn't mean I don't want you as my husband... once it's again legal :-D

[SeanChapin1]

oc9876, I debated inside my head whether to keep or take out the part about discussing the Holocaust as an example of what could happen when the potential for a tyrannical majority exists, and I chose to keep it as part of the video because it is a real event that did happen, and if it could happen in Germany, it could happen to anyone. If you could believe it, there were some columnists who were actually comparing George W. Bush's actions/policies to Hitler. This event needs to be respected.

[rg0057]

While I promote same-sex marriage, I don't think this video is the best reponse to Prop 8. While bad, Prop 8 does not call into question any US history. And going for the Nazi argument is always a sure way to lose credibility. Keep focused on what Prop 8 actually does. It diminishes families. It weakens marriage. It provides a government service to one group, but not another group, for no reason other than bias. It promotes hatred. That's all that needs to be said.

[SeanChapin1]

rg0057, feel free to take a look at how i responded to another comment that discussed mentioning the Nazi argument. In short, if a historical event actually did occur, it could happen again, even in a place that would seem highly unlikely like the US, for history has a way of repeating itself. Germany in the 30's was living out of fear, and the US was verging on going down the same path. I'm very glad we elected Barack Obama, who campaigned for hope over fear, as our current President.

[dweeper1020]

Why does your country put human rights up for a vote?

[SisyphusRedeemed]

We have a constitution for a reason. The transient will of the people CANNOT overturn the basic foundational principles the state/country was founded upon. If it could, we'd still have laws against interracial marriage and integrated schools. We are not a pure democracy, we're a constitutional democracy. Learn to love it.

[lunabyrd666]

Okay.... hmm.... well.... how do I say this?

I love you! This vid was perfect! 5 stars, without a doubt. You got it spot on! Who knows, that court case is coming up. *crosses fingers* Can't wait to hear the outcome of that!

Peace and keep your hopes up, because this world is changing everyday, you never know what tomorrow will bring.

~Robyn

[SeanChapin1]

@CheckmGood, Merry Christmas to you too.

[smackfags]

this gay wad is a narcissist. needs a good size 12 boot ass kicking. loves to see her self in the mirror and on camera. hope you choke on a AIDS infested cock.

[efcten15]

Also, take into consideration that a few million of those people are probably well under the age to legally vote.

However, I don't disagree with you.

[InsomniacPie2]

I ahte how today Prop 8 was kept in California. Even thought they still keep marriages that had been made when it was legal intact its still saddening. When will they ever make the right choice? When will I be equal to my non-homosexual siblings or friends? when?

[Lady0Pamela]

This is one of the best videos I have seen on this subject. Way to go and keep it up for clearly by the decision made today the fight is not over yet. One day...

[kellyc01]

Sean Chapin you have done a fantastic job with this video.

I was so happy you made this. Thank you with all of my heart.

[Universal001]

People definitely overuse the nazi comparison in a hysterical way but it's usually when talking about a politician they don't like.

THERE ARE very valuable lessons to be learned from the nazi era though...in this case what happens when you allow a majority to become a scapegoat. The German constitution banned referendums because of their misuse in that era.

[Universal001]

Indeed, I used to think it was a bad thing the Irish constitution didn't have popular initiative, but now I see how it can be abused, majority vote on minority rights is absurd, as is there mere fact that prop8 could legally be even put to a vote.

Imagine a referendum on the right of a Christian to marry a Muslim? Imagine the outrage.

[o0oNinJaFREAKo0o]

Cuz the Government is full of idiots