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WonderGrunion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:18 AM
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I am so proud of my state (Maine) this morning
For the third time in my lifetime, the forces of bigotry and discrimination have tried to overturn a bill to protect the rights of homosexuals in this state. The previous two times in the 90's were succesful by large margins. This time the "people's veto" was rejected by Maine voters by a nearly 10% margin. We've finally grown up and recognized that all people deserve equal rights.

Thank you, Maine. You've made me proud today. :yourock:
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arewenotdemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:24 AM
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1. Congrats, WonderGrunion!
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."

...Martin Luther King
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beingthere Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:32 AM
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2. Great job!
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mitchtv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:47 AM
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3. A great contrast with TX
Thanks Maine.
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Pushed To The Left Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:50 AM
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4. Excellent news! Good for Maine!
Lots of great election news from all over the country!! I'm in California, so I'm feeling pretty euphoric right now!
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:56 AM
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5. WAY TO GO, PINE TREE STATE!!!
:-)!!!
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Maine-ah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:41 AM
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6. I know it's early but.....
:toast:
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Political_Junkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:04 AM
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7. This was the first thing I checked for news this morning.
I'm proud too. Though I figured it would turn out this way. Mainers have a very "live and let live" attitude, and that just doesn't square with bigotry. Still, even knowing this, as a bisexual, I am relieved this morning.
Any gays in Texas feel like moving today, it's safe up here!
:party: :toast:
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slor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:17 AM
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8. Good Job Maine! n/t
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:22 AM
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9. I'm very heartened to read this. Thank you to the people of Maine!
Edited on Wed Nov-09-05 07:22 AM by terrya
Well, I'm disappointed in the results from Texas (though I'm not surprised).

But excellent news from Maine! Your state reaffirmed the basic right to treat the citizens of Maine as equals...regardless of sexual orientation.

:yourock:
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bigscott Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:44 AM
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10. no wonder i love
vacationing there - and YES texans - it is a wonderful place to live (and let live)

way to go Maine!:yourock:
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Punkingal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 08:35 AM
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11. You should be proud....
:yourock:
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Donna Zen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 08:36 AM
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12. Maine Will Not Discriminate!
...more than a slogan; it's a state of mind.
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 08:38 AM
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13. Yes, congratulations and that is why I am moving back in a few months
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