"In papers filed Saturday in the Supreme Court, Charles J. Cooper, a lawyer representing opponents of same-sex marriage, argued that a stay was needed to prevent “harassment, economic reprisal, threat and even physical violence” against witnesses prepared to testify in favor of Proposition 8. Some witnesses said they would withdraw if the trial was broadcast, the brief said."
Justices Block Plan for Webcasts of Proposition 8 Trial - NYTimes.com
This is so stupid. I have two issues with this. Number 1: its people against gay marriage that usually commit violence, not the other way around. Number 2: you should not be allowed to testify in a court if you don’t want the world to hear your opinions. This is a federal court. We have a right to see what is going on inside it.