Prop 8 unconstitutional

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"Court Rejects Ban on Gay Marriage" by Geoffrey Fowler and Jess Bravin

Fowler and Bravin's article focuses on the federal appellate court ruling that California's ban on gay marriages (Prop 8) was unconstitutional, specifically in violation of the 14th Amendment. If this ruling is upheld, gay marriages will be allowed to resume in California. Recognizing same-sex marriage was not mandated.
The judges ruled in such a manner that was said to be obviously attempting to avoid scrutiny.
One of the leaders of the Prop 8 movement said that they always knew this battle would ultimately be decided in the Supreme Court. Further appeals are expected to make their way to Capitol Hill.
The other side talked about fairness and equality and discrimination.
The article goes on to discuss the "what if" scenario of when this issue will be heard by the Supreme Court. The theory proposed (based on liberal/conservative agendas of justices) is that Justice Kennedy would be the deciding vote, one way or another.
This article excites me, because it's a cause I care about. I cannot wait to see this issue brought before the Supreme Court, and I hope that the Appellate Court's ruling that banning same-sex marriages is unconstitutional holds true.
I think seeing issues like this provides an interesting look into what people value most. An individuals value system is inseparable from where they stand on issues like this. Is it a civil rights issue? Is religion a good reason to stand on?
Certainly there is a bit of absolutism when discussing the US Constitution.