Defeat in Maine a harsh blow to gay-marriage drive

AP via Google ^ | 5 hours ago Nov 4 2009 | DAVID CRARY

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“Today’s heartbreaking defeat unfortunately shows that lies and fear can still win at the ballot box,” said Rea Carey.....

Ah, so anyone who disagrees with government sponsored lifestyle choices are liars and fear mongers. OK, got it.

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Stand for Marriage based many of its campaign ads on claims — disputed by state officials — that the new law would mean "homosexual marriage" would be taught in public schools. That was the same theme used to persuade Californians to reject gay marriage.

Perhaps that's true that they used such an argument, because it's clear they could not say anything negative about homosexual marriage.

I think the state has a real interest in supporting the potentially procreative unit that intends to bond with and raise their own children. They will call that "institution" by SOME name. They use the word "marriage" now, so why not keep it that way to avoid having to change a gazillion records?

The state has no interest whatsoever in how someone gets their jollies whether human or inanimate object. Nor does the state have an interest in whether or not one party is affectionate toward his jolly partner.

Let marriage remain marriage.

Call the other "union" or "uniting." I don't really care. FWIW, there are also reasons why "unitings" are not in society's interest, but they have to do with morality, health, wellness, and actual compassion for misguided souls.