Well, it's not all good news :-(

[Phil]

I think, Phil, in answer to your question on this point, that Proposition 8 was probably argued in very simplistic terms and went through largely because malevolent vested interests (including the Mormon leadership) played on people's ignorance, fear and inexperience in the democratic process. If democracy is going to work, everyone who undertakes to vote has a responsibility to become fully aware of the issues, in my opinion. This did not happen in this case. Whether the "No" vote lobby campaigned effectively enough is another issue.