Justice Kennedy Blocks Release of R-71 Names

The Seattle Times ^ | 9/19/09 | AP

[Rinnwald]

SEATTLE — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has temporarily blocked Washington state officials from releasing the names of people who signed a ballot measure on gay rights.

Kennedy's ruling Monday temporarily blocks a federal appeals court ruling last week that ordered the release of the names. Kennedy said his order would remain in effect while he considers a request by a pro-marriage group that asked him to reverse the appeals court ruling.

The case involves Referendum 71, a ballot initiative that asks Washington voters to approve or reject the state's so-called "everything but marriage" law, which grants registered domestic partners the same legal rights as married heterosexuals.

[Rinnwald]

Homosexuals in Washington state want a repeat of the California Ref. 8 harassment and intimidation campaign. Here's hoping SCOTUS keeps referendum signatures private.

[Publius6961]

That's what I thought.
No other possible reason for it.

The thug-o-cracy, the pink mafia, moves on...

[Leftism is Mentally Deranged]

So the homonazis want the names so they can attack, smear, slime and destroy normal people.

[sionnsar]

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[Grunthor]

“So the homonazis want the names so they can attack, smear, slime and destroy normal people.”

They don’t want “tolerance” they DEMAND acceptance and approval by everyone.

[montag813]

A bit surprising since Kennedy is considered pro-gay, and the 5th vote for national gay marriage, if Ted Olsen prevails in CA.

[BenKenobi]

Maybe I should post my address. Hey homofacists, here’s where you can go!

[anniegetyourgun]

Thank heavens. The Left is determined to intimidate voters.

[4woodenboats]

I had an automated phone survey today on whether I knew about it and how I’ll vote. It’ll be interesting to see how it comes out.