it doesn't matter what reason those fools in california chose to vote against prop. 8, it is their right. the minority group of fools would be worse off, in a state without citizen initiative, because it is likely to be even less 'progressive.' there is nothing wrong with people voting against prop. 8, and nothing wrong with taking the decision to a federal court, in law. but i would bet the electorate of california are a more reliable bulwark for minority rights than the supreme court. they got it wrong this time. come back in ten years, they'll get it right.