Letter #16

9:38 AM / Posted by Postcards From The 8 /

To Justice Joyce Kennard:

Sarcasm and dismissiveness? Is this how a Supreme Court Justice should deal with the happiness of millions of people? It is a fundamental question of>fairness, and equal protection of our laws.

If the wording were ”Only marriage between a white man and a white woman is valid or recognized in California,” would you be sarcastic and dismissive?

"Only marriage between a man and a woman of reproductive age is valid or recognized in California.”

"Only marriage between a Christian man and a Christian woman is valid or>recognized in California.”

How deeply you, Justice Kennard, disappoint the citizens of this state. How you embarrass us is the eyes of the world with your casual regard for Justice, Fairness and Equality.

If marriage is merely a word then why are so many people so concerned over its application? We deserve a better hearing from our Justices than you have given us. Do you so easily turn your back on the decision you made last May 15? If our Justices do not protect us from a tyrannical, shortsighted majority, then who will? If 50% plus one vote is all that it takes to write discrimination into our Constitution—OUR CONSTITUTION!—and you permit that, then what road do we begin travelling?

And then to treat this question with disdain, sarcasm, flippancy? Do you have no sense of outrage at yourself? Share mine. History will look back at you and your words and actions, Justice Kennard—or your inaction when faithful citizens trusted you. Do not pretend your hards are tied. Justice is your Job.

Sincerely,

Robert Locke

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