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On Twitter, It's a Very Sad Day for the Haters

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A lot of people are really, really happy about Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling squashing the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Prop 8. And then there are some others, who are really, really sad that gay people now have some rights.

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The twin Supreme Court 5–4 decisions Wednesday morning that overturned the Defense of Marriage Act and removed the legal obstacles for California to recognize same-sex marriage sparked major celebrations across the country among supporters of gay rights.

But not everyone is happy at what DOMA defenders are calling an “Orwellian act”...

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