Gay Marriage and the Sunshine State

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A majority of registered Californian voters oppose changing the constitution of the most populous U.S. state to bar gays from marrying, according to poll released on Wednesday.

This is the first time that a majority of Californians approve of gay marriage. It is no surprise that the poll found a great generational gap. Those 18-29 overwhelmingly approve at 68% while those 65 and up disapprove by 55%.

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However there is another recent poll that shows Californians supporting the ban by a very narrow margin.

It appears that a ballot initiative to amend California's state Constitution may end up on the ballot since it has gotten at least 1 million signatures.

I do applaud the decision by the Court and I do hope that this ballot, if it makes it onto the ballot, fails. It seems like more youth are getting involved in politics, and I am confident that enough youth (18-29) will come out and help defeat this.

I am a strong supporter of gay marriage and gay rights. Some may see it as a religious issue. I see it as an issue of human rights.