Reflecting on the Loss of Civil Rights in Maine

Jan and I awakened this morning to learn the referendum to reject Maine’s legislation to recognize same gender marriage passed.

Jan sighed. I felt a wave of anger. This was so wrong. And of course, our feelings are nothing compared to those of so many people who have suffered from prejudice and worse legal sanction, and have once again seen their neighbors reject their full humanity.

This is so sad. So sad…

Now I know the wave of history will transform this injustice to justice. Every poll shows the younger generation of whatever other political view cannot comprehend the logic of making lesbian and gay people second class citizens.

But I am worried for the short term. We’ve been working hard toward marriage equality in Rhode Island. This is a setback for us as well as for those in Maine. No doubt…

But…

No on 1 campaign manager Jesse Connolly is quoted in the Boston Globe. “We’re not short timers. We’re in for the long haul. We will regroup. This is about love and commitment and family, and so we’ll stay the course. And I ask you to stay the course with us.’’

And I can respond.

We will.

We will.