DOMA Ruling: Waukesha Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Same-sex Marriage

On a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday, paving the way for same-sex married couples to receive federal benefits, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

That doesn’t change much for Wisconsinites, since same-sex marriage is still not allowed under state law. While same-sex marriage has been adopted in 12 states, a narrow companion ruling on a California case leaves same-sex marriage bans in place in other states, the newspaper says.

The Defense of Marriage Act, which was passed in 1996 by President Bill Clinton, blocked federal recognition of gay marriage.

With that said, some Waukesha residents took to our Facebook page to voice their opinion on the historic ruling. Here's a sampling:

Haley Elizabeth Alexandria Stevens: I think Wisconsin would be a lot better of a place if they became a little more open minded on these kind of things, and not as stuck up about it.

Suz Albrecht: My God believes in loving and accepting everyone for who they are and believes everyone should have the same rights.

Tara Lenihan: Apparently, the Supreme Court decided to keep Federal Laws out of religious disagreements today. Isn't that something they're always supposed to do?

Joe Howsley: I dont belive that having same sex marriage is the answer. But ppl have the right to voice a opinion. As well as religion. Is one right or wrong. No. I think that most of our grandparents and older generation is passing away which inturn we lose the standard that was set in our morals and beliefs that made our country strong. The generation now has different beliefs and it is showing by the problems we have today.

Cindy Kazenas-Ibbotson: It's a slippery slope to not a good place.

Karmin Sumner: It's hard enough to find happiness and love in our screwed up society. If people can find it whether it be with someone of the opposite sex or not, they should have the same rights. We should be just as happy for others in love as we are for ourselves. There is nothing wrong with gay marriage. I think it just makes some people uncomfortable, so they don't want it. Tolerance and love people.