-San Jose Mercury News, May 22, by Howard Mintz
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“George saw the historical moment and seized it,” said Boalt Hall School of Law Professor Stephen Barnett, an expert on the court who at times has criticized George. “The decision took a great deal of courage and leadership.”
-San Francisco Chronicle, May 23, by Wyatt Buchanan
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“It could be considered improper for the court to hold its decision for what are essentially political reasons.”
-Legal Newsline, May 30, by Chris Rizo
http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/213060-ten-ags-ask-california-court-to-stay-gay-marriage-ruling
“This case will clearly have an effect on other states, so it would be appropriate that they would file amicus briefs,” said Barnett…. “After considering this case for a few years, California is not about to withhold its decision to give other states time to think about it.”