If only the state of California had thought to sell advertising for the Thursday morning screening, imagine the money it could have brought into the state budget. Surely one of the most highly rated shows from 9 a.m. to noon, whether on television or the Internet, will be the state Supreme Court's hearing of oral arguments on Proposition 8.

This is more than legal minds having it out for a few hours. The court might well indicate which way it's already leaning on the ban on same-sex marriage.

We'll be tuned in and logged on. Opinion L.A. will be posting commentary throughout the hearing, and welcoming your ongoing comments.