To the editor:
I’m writing what I feel about the Nov. 3 vote on Question 1. Like others who have written their views on the outcome of this heated topic, I read a lot of pros and cons on this referendum. My take on this is, that marriage is between one man and one woman. I do understand more now about all the scare tactics that came across before the vote was taken, was that, but again they say it’s best to do what’s right on the side of caution. Whether those things would of made it in our schools or not, just the thought of seeing this happen — the voters felt it was going to happen. I know most didn’t vote “Yes” on this due to just that tactic, but they voted with their hearts and their views on what marriage is really all about.
I’m not saying the same sex couples are to be without equal rights. I do agree they should have those rights, but having them via being married isn’t the right way to go.
Yes, this issue is one that has brought out some of the worst in people. It shouldn’t have been that way. Like one of the letters to the editor stated, “God’s commandment is to love.” There shouldn’t be any lines between Mainers on this issue. I have read what those who voted “No” wrote in this paper, and others, calling those who voted “Yes” things like bigots, or “just wait and see”, and some even more rude. To me it made no sense at all for this kind of response to something that voters really felt was right in their hearts. Yeah, I know people have quoted scriptures, but God set up marriage to be between one man and one woman. That has never changed.
People have the right to vote which way they so choose, without being cussed at or called names, or even threatened. I do agree that both sides need to stop all this and figure out how this can come to a happy ending for all involved. I’m not against same sex couples. I know some gays, and they are loving and respectful. But, as a born again Christian, I can’t go against what God has brought us in His Word.
Presque Isle
