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Maine Legislature to Address Gay Marriage Battle

Equality Maine says it has collected more than 33,000 signatures to be sent to state lawmakers in support of legalizing same-sex marriage -- but religious opponents are readying a counteramendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.


Equality Maine says it has collected more than 33,000 signatures to be sent to state lawmakers in support of legalizing same-sex marriage -- but religious opponents are readying a counter amendment to the state constitution which would define marriage as being between a man and a woman.

The Associated Press is reporting that both sides of the marriage fight are newly mobilized following the legalization of marriage in Connecticut and the recent recommendation of a committee in New Jersey that same-sex marriage be legalized.

Both sides agree that any marriage bill that wins legislative approval would be challenged in a people’s veto referendum. (Advocate.com)

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Reader Comments
  • Name: Adrian
    Date posted: 12/16/2008 2:36:00 AM
    Hometown: Northridge, CA

    Comment:

    We have to keep reminding family, friends and people that religious fundamentalists are the modern day Pharessees. They are easily mislead people because of their title and position in the community and their sweet mouth that spread love and justice but they do differently. What a typical Pharesses.

  • Name: Sydney
    Date posted: 12/15/2008 10:20:00 PM
    Hometown: Florida

    Comment:

    I used to live in Maine and the people that we met there were very accepting and did not judge. We were able to help each other with our views of people and our levels of tolerance. Good for Maine!

  • Name: Roger Burr
    Date posted: 12/15/2008 8:03:00 PM
    Hometown: Marble Hill, MO

    Comment:

    Let the 'religious right', which actually is neither, do their damndest. People in Maine are fair-minded, tolerant and accepting of others. IF this goes to a referendum, I'll bet same-sex marriage is legalized. If the legislature handles it; probably the same.



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