As most everyone with a Facebook or Twitter account, computer, television, radio or newspaper has heard voters in North Carolina on Tuesday approved Amendment One, a far-reaching ban on same-sex marriage as well as other forms of relationship recognition for gay and lesbian couples.
Though a stinging loss, the measure's passage was largely expected, as polling in recent days showed a sizeable lead for amendment supporters. Still, it didn’t stop celebrities from taking to Twitter to express sadness and outrage. Here are few Tweets in response to Amendment One’s passage.
Sophia Bush:
This is such a letdown. #DearNorthCarolina today you fell on the wrong side of history. huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/08/ame… #EqualityForAll
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) May 9, 2012
Tori Spelling:
Sad to hear that Amendment 1 passed in North Carolina. Love is love! Period the end! #MarriageEquality
— Tori Spelling (@torianddean) May 9, 2012
Ru Paul's Drag Race:
North Carolina... I'm sorry, but you're up for elimination.
— RuPaul's Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) May 9, 2012
Rachel Maddow:
North Carolina adds marriage amendment to Constitution -- no, not that one. The one in 1875 maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/…
— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 9, 2012
Meghan McCain:
Way to be a bad southern cliche North Carolina. I'm sure your grandkids will look back on this day in horror. #loveisnotamistake
— Meghan McCain (@McCainBlogette) May 9, 2012
Fortune Feimster:
Obviously I'm very disappointed about NC's passing of amendment 1. Our state once owned slaves and thought it was ok so things will change.
— Fortune Feimster (@fortunefunny) May 9, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres:
Getting married was one of the greatest things I have ever done. I hope everyone in North Carolina gets the same opportunity someday.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 8, 2012
Nikki and Jill:
Shame on you North Carolina.Shame on you.
— Nikki & Jill (@WeissGoldsteins) May 9, 2012
Evan Rachel Wood:
just bent over on set and cried over this outcome. I hope my children see a more peaceful and tolerant world. I hope we will be heard
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) May 9, 2012
Samantha Ronson:
Apparently there is a new addition to this list.... shar.es/2ZprY #northcarolina
— samantha ronson (@samantharonson) May 9, 2012
Leslie Bibb
Hey North Carolina, u disappointed me & u broke my heart. Love is love. Stay in ur lane & stop thinking u know better. Clearly u don't.
— Leslie Bibb (@mslesliebibb) May 9, 2012
If y'all don't agree w/my views on gay marriage/think I'm wrong-I don't want 2 hear it.I already have a parent & she taught me love is love
— Leslie Bibb (@mslesliebibb) May 9, 2012
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