These Conservative Leaders’ Heads Exploded With The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling

While the majority of Americans celebrate today’s marriage equality ruling, these top anti-gay leaders threw public tantrums.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality today, and everyone across the country has been quick to comment about it. While many of us are celebrating the victory, many anti-gay activists and politicians have been going berserk. Just check out some of the crazy statements from some of the top anti-gay activists and leaders. Make sure you take note regarding their comments about shaking up the Supreme Court. This is why the next presidential election is extremely important.

According to USA Today,

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said that, while “this decision short-circuits the political process that has been underway on the state level for years,” the nation must abide by the ruling.  “As we look ahead,” Rubio said, “it must be a priority of the next president to nominate judges and justices committed to applying the Constitution as written and originally understood.”

Governor Perry on SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Ruling via his website:

“I am disappointed the Supreme Court today chose to change the centuries old definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. I’m a firm believer in traditional marriage, and I also believe the 10th Amendment leaves it to each state to decide this issue. I fundamentally disagree with the court rewriting the law and assaulting the 10th Amendment. Our founding fathers did not intend for the judicial branch to legislate from the bench, and as president, I would appoint strict Constitutional conservatives who will apply the law as written.”

Governor Jeb Bush on SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Ruling via his website:

“Guided by my faith, I believe in traditional marriage.  I believe the Supreme Court should have allowed the states to make this decision.  I also believe that we should love our neighbor and respect others, including those making lifetime commitments.  In a country as diverse as ours, good people who have opposing views should be able to live side by side.  It is now crucial that as a country we protect religious freedom and the right of conscience and also not discriminate.”

Some people and groups took to Twitter to rant. Check out these tweets below:

 

 

Even though some people took to Twitter to rant about the ruling, there were many people who celebrated as well. Check out the top celebrity reactions here.

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