Mountain View Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, a declaration that pleased local elected officials and and residents in Mountain View. 

State Representative Anna Eshoo released this statement:

“Generations of Americans have fought for the preeminent promise of our country—that every person is afforded the same fundamental rights as stated in our Constitution, with the promise of liberty and justice for all.

“Today, the decisions of the Supreme Court make real the words and the promise of our Constitution by striking down unfair barriers for same-sex couples and returning marriage equality to California. Now, the fullness of our Constitution reaches into the lives of millions of Americans, making our nation a more perfect union.”

Local businesses are also celebrating in their own way.

Hobee's Restaurants posted an image of a rainbow coffee cake the restaurant made for a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce event last year on their Facebook Page today.

"My partner Peter (a co-owner and the son of the founder) and I have been together for 23 years," says Hobees President and Los Altos resident Edward Fike. "Notwithstanding our relationship, Hobee's has always been a company that promotes inclusivity, equality and respect for our employees and customers. It's exciting to watch history unfold!"

We asked our Facebook readers this question: #SCOTUS struck down #DOMA, making #gaymarriage legal. What's your one-word reaction?

Here's what they had to say:

• Laurie: finally!
• Joy: Elated!
• Stacy: Yes!!!
• Martha: Good.
• Charlene: Awesome!!!!
• Marissa: Hooray!
• Melanie: LOVE
• Brandy: relief
• Fatima Jinnah Good