Judicial Declaration: House Speaker John Boehner

House Speaker John Boehner: Shortly after the Supreme Court issued what amounted to a judicial declaration of equality for gay Americans wishing to marry, Boehner issued a short, restrained statement, according to CBC. In other words, Boehner understands this nation practises constitutional democracy, not majoritarianism. Legislators here are limited by the constitution, and the constitution is interpreted by the courts and Wisely, House Speaker John Boehner and the rest of the Republican leadership on Wednesday resisted the politicians natural attraction to swarms of television cameras. He expressed disappointment in the decision Republicans want marriage defined as between one man and one woman but noted that it was the result of checks and balances within the American government. Gay rights supporters celebrate two U.S. Supreme Court decisions online Same-sex marriage gains 'momentum' after U.S. top court rulings (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.