[Lmo56]

SCOTUS would be wise to pass on this. Much of what appears to be a ground swell is social media driven and does not reflect the sentiment of the (un-evolved) majority of Americans.

Not to mention the law of unintended consequences, especially when redefining an ancient institution.

BIG Question:

Kennedy has suggested NOT ruling at all at this time.

Normally, if there is no majority opinion from SCOTUS, the PREVIOUS 9th Circuit ruling applies, in which case, prop 8 would be overturned and gay marriage would be legal [for CA only].

My question is whether the 9th Circuit's ruling would stay in place [overturning Prop 8] OR because SCOTUS failed to rule, would the 9th Circuit's ruling be vacated and the CA Supreme Court's ruling apply?

FYI: The CA Supreme Court ruled Prop 8 constitutional, but allowed previous gay marriages to remain in place ...

[chris_bdba]

If they turn it back to the states I’d think the decision of the California supreme court would stand since they are the highest state court in California? Not a legal expert though.....