‘Lawyers sell their soul every day.’
And many, like Olson, get paid quite well to do so. Again, this is about money and publicity. Ever since his wife died on 9/11, I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for the guy, and I wish him no ill will. If he didn’t jump on this band wagon, someone else would have. Having said all of this, I hope he loses this case. The Prop 8 decision needs to stand.
The deed is immoral and Olson should know better. Anyone can say no. So can he.
From what I've read, Ted is a true believer. From the Daily News:
In the lawsuit, Olson and Boies argue that relegating same-sex couples to domestic partnerships instead of giving them full marriage privileges violates the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.Olson sought to allay suspicions from some gay advocates that he has sided with anti-gay positions in the past by declaring his unconditional support for same-sex marriage.
"These are our neighbors, co-workers, teachers, friends and family, and courtesy of Proposition 8 California now prohibits them from exercising this basic, fundamental right of humanity," Olson said.
"Whatever discrimination California law now might permit, I can assure you, the United States Constitution does not."