From a Libertarian POV, who really cares? Why should the straight couples have all the misery, and why shouldn't the lawyers get to profit off gay divorce too?
However, once you get into social policy, there are a boatload of questions and concerns. Does this constitute a real limitation of rights, does this change affect other's rights, is there way to settle both sides, and does this open the door to other less-desirable legislation down the road?
I'm quite sure California is not opposed to same-sex couples... they don't like the idea of trampling other people's rights and beliefs to satisfy someone else's. Expect a British-style solution soon with civil unions.
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