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The world reacts to gay marriage ruling US gay marriage: Reaction to ruling
(about 11 hours later)
On Friday morning many Americans wondered if the US Supreme Court would announce its decision on whether states could prohibit gay couples from obtaining marriage licences.On Friday morning many Americans wondered if the US Supreme Court would announce its decision on whether states could prohibit gay couples from obtaining marriage licences.
When news of the court's landmark decision affirming gay marriage rights in all 50 states broke, celebrations quickly erupted outside the court building - and on Twitter.When news of the court's landmark decision affirming gay marriage rights in all 50 states broke, celebrations quickly erupted outside the court building - and on Twitter.
From celebrities...From celebrities...
Business leaders...Business leaders...
And politicians...And politicians...
Some of the political reaction wasn't as joyous, however. Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee condemned the ruling.Some of the political reaction wasn't as joyous, however. Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee condemned the ruling.
Others took the opportunity to point out that it's been an interesting week for flags in the US.Others took the opportunity to point out that it's been an interesting week for flags in the US.
And a White House agency offered what it saw as an appropriate photo.And a White House agency offered what it saw as an appropriate photo.