The petitions are starting in Maine - Democratic Underground

fight4my3sons

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Mon Jun-01-09 09:39 AM
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The petitions are starting in Maine

Emrich spent Saturday at Emmanual Baptist Church, the church he serves, at the crossroads of Routes 7 and 69 in Plymouth, so people could stop by to sign petitions or pick them up for circulation.

“We have distributed close to 5,000 petitions so far,” Emrich said. “We’re suggesting people have an open house and invite friends and neighbors to stop by for coffee and to sign a petition. That gives them a way to talk about the issues and answer questions.”

Members of EqualityMaine, which led a coalition that succeeded in passing the bill, will hold meetings at 6 p.m. today at Hammond Street Congregational Church in Bangor. Meetings also will be held this week in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn and York County.

Betsy Smith, executive director of EqualityMaine, said Sunday that the purpose of the meetings is to brief volunteers on the people’s veto process and to continue work that began last November identifying voters who support same-sex marriage.

“We will not run a decline-to-sign campaign,” she said, “but we will be going door-to-door, reaching out to voters at events and continuing to educate people about the issue.”

http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/107349.html

Please, if you can help out EqualityMaine:

http://www.equalitymaine.org/

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MADem

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Mon Jun-01-09 09:44 AM
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1. People should sign the petitions "Adolf Hitler" or something on those lines.

Then challenge the validity of the signatures before the thing gets placed on the ballot.

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cecilfirefox

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Mon Jun-01-09 10:52 AM
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2. I wonder how this will go...

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Duncan Grant

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Mon Jun-01-09 11:39 AM
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3. Pastor Bob Emrich and The Maine Jeremiah Project (Get Jesus back in ur bedroom - where he belongs).

Would you believe that Pastor Bob is allied with the Family Research Council and Concerned Women for America? Of course you would.

Thought I'd post their community organizing strategy (Culture Impact Teams) for your information. I'm sure that adultry and divorce among Christians is on their agenda as well. :eyes:

God forbid they go after HDTV and beer - that would bring American culture to its knees. Anywho, here ya go:

CURRENT PROJECTS (<== click)

Training to Impact Maine Culture

“Now that the legislative session is winding down, it is a good time to prepare your church family for future efforts. We have been working to establish Culture Impact Teams under the guidance and control of local Churches/Pastors all around Maine. These teams will be able to quickly access information and help the leadership decide what is most relevant to the local church. They will then become the resource for action alerts and prayer groups in the community.“

“This is a good time to examine the Biblical and historical role of the Church in our culture. We can provide help with understanding a Biblical approach to impact culture, legislative process, good methods to keep your church informed, legal "do's & don'ts", etc. Contact us to discuss speaking engagements or workshops. “

“If you would like to help organize an event in your Church or community, please let us know.”

*Monthly (almost) Meetings - We welcome the participation, the prayers and encouragement of likeminded citizens of Maine. If you share our vision, or if you would like further information, please contact us.

*Email List - If you would like to receive our email notices of upcoming meetings, “Action Alerts” and related notes, please let us know.

*Seminars, speaking engagements, training sessions and research are available by contacting us.

Helpful Download Materials:
Why Christians Should Vote Brochure
A Special Message to Pastors from Alliance Defense Fund and Family Research Council
Guidelines for Political Activities by Churches and Pastors
DO's and DON'TS for Political Activities of Pastors

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RetiredTrotskyite

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Mon Jun-01-09 10:26 PM
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4. Hell, If They Went After Crap Like HDTV and Beer

it would become quickly obvious what hypocrites the religious wrong is. And after all, those are supposedly American values. These people need to sit down, STFU and save their own sad souls.

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