Marriage is the Maine point

Jewish World Review ^ | Nov. 9, 2009 | Kathryn Lopez

[rhema]

Opposing gay marriage is a losing proposition. That is, at least, what everyone seems to say, on all sides of the political spectrum. Everyone, that is, except voters.

Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, has been my personal political hero for the last few election cycles, due to her tireless work in defense of the institution of marriage. It's a bit of a thankless, underappreciated task. Those who disagree with her are angry and hurting, and tend to lash out. Those who agree frequently just want to leave the issue to Maggie and not think about it. But, in various iterations, she's been at it for decades now. And she goes about her job reasonably — that is, with reason, compassion and knowledge. She knows it's about more than simply disagreeing with gay activists. It's about rebuilding an institution that's been neglected, abused and underappreciated. It's about reminding everyone what a precious gift marriage is. And it's about settling and codifying a definition that is at the core of human civilization, sexuality and children's very lives.

Gallagher woke up the morning after Tuesday's elections as a winner. It wasn't the first time and, because of the victory, probably won't be the last. This time, the fight was in Maine. And Question 1, the referendum to repeal a state law legalizing same-sex marriage there, won 53 percent to 47 percent. Once again, Gallagher reminded people of why this fight is an essential one.

The win came by a bigger margin than last year's big battle in California, when Gallagher served as a pivotal leader in defeating gay marriage there And the decisive win came despite the fact that more money was spent by the proponents of same-sex marriage this go-round, presumably having learned lessons

[ElPatriota]

Thank you Maggie Gallagher!!!

You are an inspiration to us all.

[YankeeReb]

Opposing gay marriage is a losing proposition. That is, at least, what everyone seems to say, on all sides of the political spectrum.The only people who lose standing up for marriage are politicians who are afraid to stand up to the very well funded gay lobby. Whenever the people get to vote marriage always wins. Another reason why politicians just need to get out of the way.

[longtermmemmory]

actually the homosexuls are not that well funded. They just have a few well off AND some well off socialists insider types who use homosexuals as a wedge issue.

You also have an overrepresentation in congressional staffers who act as the neck for politicials and keep them dead to stupid on the issue.