Thumbs down for their decision on the Voting Rights Act, which will provide cover to the Republican legislatures in some states to further block the rights of those who may not vote they way they like (i.e. Democratic/Progressive). Texas jumped right into it within a few hours and we can expect other states to do the same. Have to protect their 'majorities', after all.
Much better news for the equal rights of gays & lesbians. Prop 8 is done for and it seems, from polls, that something like that will never be able to get passed here again. I would not be surprised if some GOP legislators try to get something before the California House, but it wouldn't get far. Sadly, states will still be able to individually ban gay marriage and not recognize those performed in other states, but the tide is turning
on this issue.
I admit to mixed feelings regarding the Edwin Snowden affair. I think most of us knew the government was watching over us, but were a bit surprised by how much they were. For that we should be grateful that it has become public and perhaps something can be done to curb the practice. On the other hand, I'm certainly not going to call him a 'hero' as he basically took it on the lamb after spilling the beans. The places he first went to indicate to me he is going to hand over information to folks not known for their own interest in civil liberties and freedom of speech.
That's it for me for today.
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