Prop 8 Judge Is Gay

International News, By Christian Taylor, 8th February, 2010

Judge Vaughn Walker, the man soon set to rule on the landmark Federal case over same-sex marriage in California is, himself, gay.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the 65-year-old jurist “has never taken pains to disguise – or advertise – his orientation”.

“There is nothing about Walker as a judge to indicate that his sexual orientation, other than being an interesting factor, will in any way bias his view,” Kate Kendell, head of the National Centre for Lesbian Rights, told the newspaper, citing his “conservative – albeit libertarian – reputation”.

State Senator Mark Leno, who represents California’s 3rd Senate district, and who is the first openly gay man to serve in the Senate, said that Walker’s sexual orientation is a non-issue.

“I have great respect for Judge Walker, professionally and personally,” he said.

Walker has not spoken to the media about his sexuality, or about the case. The newspaper confirmed that Walker did not seek out the Proposition 8 case – it was assigned to him randomly.

If Walker decides that Prop 8 was unconstitutional, conservatives will no doubt take the matter to the federal appeals court and the U.S. Supreme Court, if required. It is likely that Walker’s sexuality will be very much a talking point in the media if he finds in favour of gay marriage.

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Your Thoughts

kaitaylor

said last month on the 8th

"It is likely that Walker’s sexuality will be very much a talking point in the media if he finds in favour of gay marriage." or if he rules against gay marriage.

crazzymikey

said last month on the 8th

interestingly most anti gay nutters are usually gay closet cases, hope he is not like that!

Asherbella

said last month on the 9th

Every town needs a village idiot.

Barrin

said last month on the 9th

It's an insult to question this judges sexuality. There are over 30 judges in the Family Court of Australia, I'd say it's safe to assume most - if not all of them are straight. But does that influence their ability to decide divorce cases, custody matters or property settlements? The Chief Justice is a woman. Would anyone dare say her sex or sexuality makes her biased or impairs her ability? Irrespective of this court case we'll know we've moved forward when we're NOT sidetracked into this sort of discussion.

Nevarro

said last month on the 9th

10bucks say's he rules against us!

fabrik_maddie

said last month on the 9th

hmmmmm.... maybe they did this on purpose

Marcus Bourget

said last month on the 9th

He's ruling on the interpretation of Prop 8 in the context of the Constitution of the United States. Not gays vs straights.

Marcus Bourget

said last month on the 9th

Hear, hear...

blueterrace

said last month on the 11th

and may i just say, what a fab 'mo/tie' combo his honour is sporting in his piccy.

Spooky

said last month on the 13th

I can smell a log cabin.

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