SF Chamber of Commerce joins pro-marriage equality amicus brief

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

It's not often that I get to praise any Chamber of Commerce. Sure, occasionally the LA and SF locals do something right, but it's not an everday occurence. I mean, usually I'm blasting them for their ridiculous "Job Killer List."  But, as I'm a believer in reinforcing positive action, I'll point out the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce's good deed.  Yesterday, they signed on to Levi Strauss' amicus brief in favor of marriage equality for the pending CA Supreme Court case:

Support of marriage rights for gays and lesbians is "consistent with our organization's advocacy of policies that are inclusive and contribute to business' ability to attract and retain a diverse, talented workforce," Steve Falk, the chamber's chief executive, said in a statement this week. (SF Chron 11.24.2007)

There always has been a strong case for marriage equality from both the left and the right. Andrew Sullivan has made a pretty nice living, in fact, selling the conservative argument for marriage.  Of course, the SF Chamber has always been something of an outlier on social issues, and it's not clear that this really has anything to do with the "conservative argument" for marriage. But, props to the SF Chamber and Levi Strauss for saying what needs to be said.

All written arguments have now been filed in the case, but a hearing date has not been scheduled.