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Election Day was Tuesday and Maine was voting on a referendum concocted by a mean-spirited group called the Christian Civic League to toss out a law passed by the legislature this year that added "sexual orientation" to it's non-discrimination law. The referendum was defeated 55 to 45 percent. It's a real victory for Maine; this time the mainstream Protestant churches spoke out in defense of civil rights for all. They are starting to realize that if they are silent, the right-wing crazies will appear to speak for all Christians. Our fearless leader Tess, whose mother was gay, organized this little demonstration at noon on Election Day. Other towns have their bridges where they demonstrate; we have the corner with the moose. It is required that at least one sign be made with duct tape. I think we'll be doing this more often. In Unity the vote was 308 Yes to 310 No. We need to have friendly discussions with people of the Republican persuasion, instead of respecting their views silently.
We are headed down to Louisiana next week to check in with family and friends. We are very anxious about seeing our familiar places transformed and the whole pattern of life there changed. We arrive there Tuesday Nov 15 and depart Monday Nov 21.
My cell number is 207 462-1731. Find us if we can't find you.
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