Ninth Anniversary of Lawrence v Texas Decision

Nine years ago, today, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Lawrence v. Texas, in effect, decriminalizing gay sex.   At that time it was illegal to engage in “homosexual activity” in 14 states.  Now we are on the verge of another Supreme Court decision that could advance gay rights once again.  Both Proposition 8, the law banning same sex marriage in California, and several cases Challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) have been found unconstitutional in federal courts – and both issues are most likely going to be appealed to the Supreme Court.  Most experts believe that Anthony Kennedy, who wrote the majority opinion in Lawrence, may be the deciding vote.  With 4 conservative leaning judges and 4 liberal leaning judges, Kennedy is seen as the moderate voice on the bench.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if marriage equality was granted throughout the U.S. on the tenth Anniversary of Lawrence v. Texas?  I’m keeping my fingers crossed because I like anniversaries!