Read closely, it very gently suggested the majority was being a bunch of arrogant hypocrites, who had checked their commitment to states’ rights at the door when it served the Republican party.
The irony of this though is that when you set a precedent while it favors your views, it might come back to bite you in the butt when it doesn't favor your views. (Trump wanting a recount on this past election because he believes there was voter fraud)