Lazeh

So I didn't bring the champagne last night. For three reasons:

* I know the last thing the Robs want to see is more alcohol.
* Even though I knew Barack Obama would win, and that is amazing, but I was afraid Prop 8 would pass.
* And I wanted to stop in to the Castro to meet some friends for a drink before heading to the party.

Anyway, while we were excited about Barack winning, the mood was definitely tempered by the passage of Prop 8.

Luckily, there are credible legal challenges available for us. The gist of it is that because this is a pretty major change to the tone of the California Constitution, it is not eligible to be passed by a simple voting majority.

The people against the amendment did bring this to the state courts prior to the election. The courts deferred taking on the case until after the election. I'm guessing they knew they would have to disallow it, but hoped the measure would fail so they wouldn't have to take (another) stand on the issue.

There is still hope! I'll be at the candle light vigil tonight. Or drinking with Jon for his birthday. Either one.