Why is it government thinks it should be able to override the majority of the citizenry of this nation? This was the second time the citizens of California voted to ban gay marriage.

California lawmakers back Prop. 8 challenge

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SACRAMENTO (AP) - A legislative committee has endorsed legal efforts to overturn California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.

The Assembly Judiciary Committee voted 7-3 Tuesday to put the legislature on record as opposing Proposition 8.

The California Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for March 5 on a series of lawsuits that argue citizens lack the authority to put the gay marriage ban directly to voters.

The resolution goes next to the full Assembly, and the state Senate is scheduled to consider a companion measure in coming weeks.

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