GAVIN NEWSOM'S CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE: Byron Williams

...I marvel at those who advocate that change should take on a more diplomatic approach. They contend that the traditional legal avenues should be pursued before an elected official breaks the law.

Theoretically, I agree.

However, with few exceptions, such rationale tends to be argued by those who already benefit from the largess of society, making the need for radical nonconformity nothing more than a philosophical exercise.

In breaking the law, Newsom forces us to look at that law and ask, "Is this a just law?" Does the Defense of Marriage Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by the voters of California, trump the equal protection under the law clause that is guaranteed to all by the state's constitution?

more

posted by Eve at 4:00 AM | link

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home