Log Cabin Republicans Fire Back on California's Gay Marriage Ban

Gay rights groups already are firing back after the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8 today. We just received this strongly worded statement from Republican activists within the Log Cabin Republicans who are disappointed in the affirmation of the ban. "By endorsing the legal theory that basic Constitutional Rights are subject to a plurality of the electorate, the Court has marginalized the Constitution and has created a climate of chaos of fear each time Californians go to the ballot box," says Scott Schmidt, the campaign manager for Republicans Against 8.

Here's the full release:

Log Cabin Republicans, Republicans Against Prop 8 Vow to Restore Right to Marry

(LOS ANGELES) Log Cabin Republicans and Republicans Against Prop 8 issue the following statements:

Statement of Scott Schmidt, Campaign Manager, Republicans Against 8

"It is a sad day for California when the Supreme Court gives up its role as the ultimate protector of Constitutional Rights for all Californians. By endorsing the legal theory that basic Constitutional Rights are subject to a plurality of the electorate, the Court has marginalized the Constitution and has created a climate of chaos of fear each time Californians go to the ballot box."

"The people have spoken and now the court has too. As Republicans who believe that the principles of limited government, personal responsibility and fundamental freedoms extend the right to marry to all Californians, our mission is now clear. We must renew our efforts to form a coalition to restore equal access to marriage to all Californians, and move forward to educate the people of California, whatever their race, creed or political party that freedom and fairness dictate undoing the harm caused by Proposition 8 at the ballot box."

Statement by Leonard M. Lanzi - President, California Log Cabin Republicans

"While we were defeated in this ballot initiative, our cause is right and just. We will continue to work with our allies in the Republican Party and across the political spectrum in California to educate voters that marriage equality is truly a conservative value, along the lines of strengthening individual freedoms, limiting the role of government in our daily lives and preserving personal responsibility."

For further comment, contact Charles Moran, Spokesperson for Log Cabin Republicans, at (310) 774-1258 or Charles@CharlesTMoran.net

Log Cabin Republicans promotes legislation to provide basic fairness for gay and lesbian Americans and works to build a more inclusive GOP. The 30-year old organization has state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time office in Washington, DC, a federal political action committee and state political action committees.

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