Some thoughts on this article:
Opponent Bob Emrich, head of the Maine Marriage Alliance, said he wants to keep the focus on marriage. The alliance would like the Legislature to pass a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage altogether, though Emrich said Monday the group did not find a legislative sponsor by Friday's deadline. (Emphasis added)
In other words, word is getting around that supporting equality wins elections -- not even the Republicans want to touch a constitutional amendment limiting a fundamental right.
And this:
Fossel said he doesn't support changing the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples, nor would he support a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.
But he does think couples, whether married or not, deserve equal treatment.
"Sometimes the perfect is the enemy of the good," he said. "I want to see some progress here."
Fossel is set to introduce civil unions legislation. OK -- we know that civil unions are not the answer -- take a look at New Jersey.
And let's rethink that final comment: let's try "Sometimes the good is the enemy of the perfect." "Perfect" may not be attainable in all things, but does that mean we should stop trying?
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