Californians love moving to our great state. Will they begin exporting their politics here, too?

More on that in a moment on the Face The State Radio Minute.

You’ve probably heard by now the California Supreme Court has overturned a citizen-initiated ban on gay marriage. Now, I’ll make it clear, I personally have no problem with consenting adults marrying whomever they like, but I’m also for the rule of law. If the California voters choose to include a ban on gay marriage in their Constitution, they should reasonably expect the state’s highest court to treat that new clause with reverence.

But instead, judicial activism was the name of the game. Dozens of states, including Colorado, have passed similar prohibitions, oftentimes to preclude courts from enacting law by fiat. It’s a classic case of voters versus the courts.

Activists who support the court’s decision argue the ends justify the means. But we tempt fate – and lots of unintended consequences – when courts rule with their hearts instead of enforcing the law.

For FaceTheState.com, I’m Brad Jones.