George Takei, aka Commander Sulu, weighs in on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to overturn California Prop 8.
Unfortunately, today’s decision does not mean that same-sex couples can resume getting hitched in California. Prop 8 may be unconstitutional, but it’s still in effect until the Supreme Court finally rules. … If the Supreme Court wants to be on the correct side of history, to say nothing of justice, it will and must uphold today’s decision.
I am nearly 75 years old. I have lived through four wars, spent my childhood in two U.S. internment camps, and watched a nation go from segregation and Jim Crow to electing an African American president.
The promise of true equality in America remains unfulfilled, but with each moment like today, I know that we can be a nation that lives up to its ideals. And I can’t wait for all those wedding invitations.
Indeed, Mr. Sulu… Indeed.
Set a course for “Equality,” warp factor 7… Engage!
Okay, I hate to be predictable (given my nom-de-plume here) but… lulz @ this post. My kinda lame.
If’n ah seez you shakin’ it in Club 47 on Earth Space Dock I buyz u a drinkie.
XD
At my dream dinner party George takei would sit between Michelle Obama and Andy Borowitz. Of course, each of them are welcome to bring their spouses.
I almost cried when I read this. Thank you.