Oh, this is rich.

The wife of Gov. Robert Bentley of Alabama filed for divorce, and it appears that it was the result of an extra-marital affair. That would end a marriage of more than 50 years.

That by itself wouldn’t warrant much of a story, except that Gov. Bentley was against SSM, and opined that while the state would follow the S.Ct. decision, he was a firm believer in biblical marriage (yeah, I know, which biblical passage, but he’s clearly indicating one man-one woman).

“I have always believed in the Biblical definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman. That definition has been deeply rooted in our society for thousands of years. Regardless of today’s ruling by the Supreme Court, I still believe in a one man and one woman definition of marriage. The people of Alabama also voted to define marriage as between a man and woman. I always respect the people’s vote, and I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has disregarded the choice made by the people of Alabama in its decision today.”

Except where it applies to having an affair on the side, ignoring the need to preserve that marriage by being faithful to your spouse, etc. In that case, it’s perfectly fine to implode a longstanding marriage.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone either that Bentley is a Republican as well.