Tell the 9th Circuit to rule on Prop 8 immediately

Ed Watson of Palm Springs died Wednesday at the age of 78. Alzheimer's caught up with him. All Ed wanted to do was marry his partner of over 40 years, Derence Kernek, before he passed or lost the ability to even remember who Derence was on their wedding day.

But the courts refused to listen to their plea, which is sad, considering yesterday they did listen to arguments about whether tapes should be released and whether Judge Walker's verdict should be vacated because he's gay and might or might not want to marry someday. Of course, none of that matters to Ed and Derence now.

Now that the courts have finally heard all their appeals, no more excuses: we need a ruling now before the human costs of these delays mount. Sign now to respectfully urge Judges Reinhardt, Hawkins and Smith: issue a ruling NOW!

(The video of Ed and Derence seen at right was filmed in March of 2011. The couple filmed the video to request that the 9th Circuit lift the stay on Prop 8.)