Louisiana gay amendment unconstitutional

One of the things that makes me nervous this fall is the number of anti-gay marriage initiatives on the ballot. As I've stated before, I think gays should be able to marry, and the denouncement of the idea makes me realize how intolerant the nation is. Since gay marriage is an issue that could bring out Bush supporters in large numbers, so it was nice to read this earlier:

A state judge ruled late Friday that a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages and civil unions is unconstitutional and must be taken off the Sept. 18 ballot.

Civil District Court Judge Christopher Bruno said the proposed amendment is unconstitutional because it addresses more than one issue and would appear on a ballot that was not on a statewide election date.

Too bad Louisiana isn't more of a swing state, but it is nice to know that homosexuals are safe in Louisiana at least for a little while longer.