Without making too many snide comments about the apparent intelligence of 76% of the Texan voting populace, I will point out that the following language contains interesting implications:
(b) This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
While the intent of the bigots who wrote this amendment is clear, the text as it is written bans all marriage. Texas is now forbidden to recognize anylegal status identical to marriage, and since marriage is identical to marriage, it must be forbidden. I'm just astounded.
I predict that Jon Stewart is going to have field day with this one. I hope this causes Texan politicians to rethink the value of their educational system, but I'm not holding my breath.
Posted by brent at 12:52