"Concerned Women" warn Maine on 'counterfeit' gay marriage

[Bluebear]

Well, it's always nice to see a gracious loser....

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To: National Desk

Contact: Stacey Holliday of Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000 ext. 126

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /Christian Wire Service/ -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) applauds the pro-family people of Maine who worked tirelessly in an unsuccessful effort to pass a third straight "People's Veto" of the "gay rights" law imposed by the legislature and governor.

"Homosexual activists poured in resources from out of state, engaged in smear tactics and were aided by a media that routinely engaged in character assassination," said Robert Knight, a Maine native and Director of CWA's Culture & Family Institute. "The pro-family people were outspent by more than 10 to 1, saw hundreds of yard signs ripped up, and generally were under siege. But having fought the good fight and done all they could, they can hold their heads high.

"This setback means that Mainers must gird themselves for the next assault, which will be on marriage. Homosexual activists hope to force the Pine Tree State to issue counterfeit marriage licenses like Massachusetts is already doing."

Maine voters rose up twice – in 1998 and again in 2000 – to pass a "People's Veto" to overturn "gay rights" laws passed by the legislature and backed by the governor.

"This time around, the activists threw the kitchen sink at them, and it finally worked. But Maine's pro-family movement is as strong as ever, and they'll continue to work for sound public policy," Knight said.

"I'm proud to have worked with such wonderful people in this campaign," said Charla Bansley, State Director for CWA of Maine. "Maine's pro-family groups led by the Christian Civic League, the Coalition for Marriage and Maine Grassroots Coalition never wavered."

"Maine and the nation owe a lot to Mike Heath of the Civic League, Sandy Williams of the Coalition for Marriage, and Paul Madore of the Maine Grassroots Coalition, and all their volunteers," Knight added. "Without their dedication, sacrifice and integrity, Maine would have knuckled under without a whimper. I think the other side knows they are not going to go away. They're in it for the long haul."

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. These people are so fearful. I really do not see their point on

same-sex marriages making my own mixed-gender marriage any less special or valuable. The only people who can decrease the value of a marriage are the two people who exchanged vows with each other.

[afdip]

2. well, have they fallen asleep or are they praying???

[TechBear_Seattle]

3. Ah, the overly sweet, pungent odor of hypocricy

"Homosexual activists poured in resources from out of state, engaged in smear tactics and were aided by a media that routinely engaged in character assassination," said Robert Knight, a Maine native and Director of CWA's Culture & Family Institute.

Who was it, exactly, who had activists pouring in resources from out of state, engaging in smear tactics and were aided by a media that routinely engages in character assassination?

[mestup]

9. Ah, the poor persecuted Rightwing Fundamentalists.

:nopity:

[kevinbgoode]

4. Quick. . .someone PuhLEEZE reopen the mental health institutions

we have some delusional christo-fascists who need shock treatment!

[melody]

5. Yeah, looks like they drew a big crowd to the rally

All fifteen of them. (They must have had a pancake breakfast freebie)

The average age is dead, too.

[unblock]

6. long in the future, when i'm 85 years old

and my dear wife has left me for cheating with the maid, i will go to las vegas with a pocketful of viagra, get drunk off my ass, marry a 22 year old that i just met, cheat on HER with her 19 year old sister, get divorced the same weekend, and travel to reno to see if i can't do the same thing all over again.

and damn it, i want that experience to MEAN something, and how can it mean anything if meanwhile, a gay couple in maine can be married and living happily ever after in a mutually loving and supportive relationship??


:sarcasm:(as if it's needed)

[Bluebear]

10. You know, I enjoyed that little excursion vicariously :)

[unblock]

13. how thoughtless of me not to include you!

might as well throw in an orgy or two while i'm at it.

hey, all is sacred within the confines of a traditional, male-female marriage.

[Bluebear]

16. woo hoo!

:toast:

[shoelace414]

7. I'm not sure what this is

I assume it was a "Marriage is man and woman only" referendum, and it failed.

is this true?

[terrya]

11. It was an attempt to repeal Maine's anti-discrimination bill.

Maine passed a bill that prohibits dicrimination based on sexual orientation...in housing, employment, etc. Yesterday's referendum was an attempt to repeal that bill.

The Concerned Women of America supports hate.

[Bluebear]

15. CWA is a hate group.

They should be classified as such.

[terrya]

20. Of course they are.

The CWA is viciously homophobic. Nothing more than a hate group...pure and simple.

[Bluebear]

14. Not even that! Exact wording:

"Do you want to reject the new law that would protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit based on their sexual orientation?"

http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2005/questions.htm

[shoelace414]

17. that's a horriably worded question.

[kevinbgoode]

8. By the way. . .when is that Robert Knight gonna change his name

to Roberta, or get the sex change? I thought this was the Concerned WOMEN For America. . .can't they speak for themselves or do they need a peepee god doing it for them?

[Bluebear]

21. "do they need a peepee god doing it for them?"

:rofl:

[beam me up scottie]

12. Boo-freakin-hoo!

"Homosexual activists poured in resources from out of state, engaged in smear tactics and were aided by a media that routinely engaged in character assassination,"

Militant gays?

Aided by the media, no less?

How terrifying! :scared:

What a bunch of cry babies.

Maybe they should start a soup kitchen or something if they have too much time and money on their hands.

[izzybeans]

18. "Homosexual activists engaged in smear tactics"

I wonder what their smear was? "You see these folks over there with the signs that say 'Protect Maine'. Well what else is to say other than they are bigots, homophobes, and dangerously hateful."

This article couldn't have been written in more hilariously by an author with a penchant for satire.

[TechBear_Seattle]

22. The best satirists are the True Believers.

With the added great irony that True Believers are unaware they are writing satire.

[mitchtv]

19. as a proud member of CWA,(Communications

Workers of America) I object to fascicsts using that arcronym.