Comment: Yes. It's a free country, people should be able to do whatever makes them happy. from Portland by Brian

Comment: NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO !!!!!! from Auburn by Debbie

Comment: YES. The more loving families the better! from Oxford County, ME by Wendell

Comment: No from Sidney Maine by Dana

Comment: sure as long as you legalize marijuana from so po by aldo

Comment: no I don't think it is right if they have ids with them then the child would be confuse the child would not know who would be the dad or the mom from Biddeford Maine by Irene

Comment: I think Maine should allow gay marriages. i don't think anyone has the right to tell someone who they can and can not marry. from Limerick, Me by Stacy

Comment: Absolutely not!!! A Marriage is between a man and woman, nothing more nothing less. We are all in store for alot of changes and allowing gay marriages should not be one of them. from Gray, Maine by Joe

Comment: Yes from brunswick me by mary

Comment: If Maine cant get a casino, mine as well ban gay marriage as well. from Portland by Frod

Comment: If two people are commited to each other why should it matter if they are the same or opposite sex? from Orlando,FL by Todd

Comment: No! from Standish, Maine by Bruce

Comment: Civil union, common law--no problem. 'Marriage' is between a man and a woman. Fight for standing under the law, not use of a word. This is just another petty, 'in your face' tactic that creates unwarranted opposition. from livermore falls by jake

Comment: YES. Gay Marriage plus having a black Democrat as President will send Republicans in Maine into a frenzy. from Portland by Josh

Comment: Yes, Gay people should be allowed to marry. They should have the right to be as miserable as the rest of us. from Portland, ME by Bob

Comment: No! "Man shall not be with man, nor woman with woman!" from Bath by Al

Comment: YES. EVERYONE DESERVES EQUALITY. I AM A STRONG SUPPORTER OF GAY MARRIAGES, AND I AM STRAIGHT. from fdkjs/maine by Haleyyy

Comment: I think the ? should be why shouldn't they ? from arundel,me 04046 by R

Comment: yes from Portland by Ellen

Comment: No from Winthriop by D

Comment: no from leeds,ME by todd

Comment: Yes yes and yes, who gives any body the right to say who a person is to love. I am a straight married female, who has many friends that are gay. If a person chooses that life than by all means go for it. NO ONE should stand in their way to get married if that is what they want. People wake up, Maine has many gay couples who are just like you and me, they are loving wonderful people who can be your very best friend. from Formally from Maine with many gay friends by Debby

Comment: Absolutely not. Marriage is between a man and women. from Gardiner by Lori

Comment: no thank you it's not right and we dont need it here from topsham by doug

Comment: NO, that's why God made man and women.It's a sin against his word.. by Michael

Comment: I don't see any reason to descriminate against anyone for marrying another human. To not allow gay marriage is to allow hate to grow. Oh, and for all of you "slippery slope" people, get a life. Hey, it could even attract a lot more tourists here for weddings! from South Portland, ME by Micah

Comment: No No No !!! from Fryeburg,ME by Amy

Comment: Yes from New Gloucester, ME by Kenneth

Comment: I think they should not allow it becuae its not ok. I just dont think its right. from Maine by Sophie

Comment: Absolutely!!!! We only live once and why should any one not be allowed to be as happy as they can? from Durham by Tammi

Comment: NO!! I DONT THINK MAINE IS READY FOR GAY MARRIAGE. TOO MANY OLD FASHIONED PEOPLE WITH OLD FASHION WAYS. from BRUNSWICK by GAIL

Comment: Yes. Love is love, no matter the sex of the two people. by Kalena

Comment: yes from Porter, ME by Betsy

Comment: yes. equal rights for all! from Wayne, Me. by Jan

Comment: yes from Westbrook by Sandy

Comment: Yes, Beacause everyone deserves to be happy from limington maine by Beth

Comment: Yes from FARMINGTON MAINE by MARLA

Comment: yes yes yes from portlaand by Michele

Comment: NO from Eliot, ME by Grant

Comment: I think that if gay marriage is not allowed under the "logic" of one man, one woman, perhaps then, divorce and remarriage among men and women should be made illegal. Let's be consistant when we get on our soap boxes! from Auburn, ME by Jean

Comment: Yes, if the couple is committed to one another for a life time they should be allowed to marry. from Wilton, ME by Sue

Comment: Yes! Gay marriages should be allowed. Marriage is about love, commitment and hardwork, and not sexual preference. from ME by Phyllis

Comment: Yes, why do we need to discriminate against this group? Equal rights for all. by Ann

Comment: No, it is against everything Christian! from Springvale, ME by Stephanie

Comment: NO from Alfred, Me by Ellen

Comment: Sure, why not.? by cw

Comment: yes, I do. Love is love, it shouldn't matter whether or not its between opposite sex or same sex. There's not enough love in this world, so encourage it, don't supress it. from Lewiston by Amy

Comment: No by Betty

Comment: yes, we should. sure, it may be against some religions, ut aren't we trying to push the fact that everyone is equal? As long as the couple loves each other, that's all that matters. from Lewiston, Maine by Heather

Comment: Absolutely! Marriage is a human construct, and thus has nothing to do with religion. This world and its children need all the love they can get - so what if it's mom & mom or dad & dad? from Wayne, ME by Chris

Comment: yes, you should be with who ever makes you happy. from southparis maine by donna

Comment: NO from Thomaston, ME by Ed

Comment: Civil unions: O.K Gay marriages: absolutely not. from Kittery Point, ME by Frank

Comment: Absolutely! Everyone should be allowed to have the same privileges, regardless of their sexual orientation. from Berwick, ME by Beth

Comment: I think we should focus on the "marriage" part of that question, rather than the "gay" part. Love and commitment aren't just for man/woman relationships. from Readfield, ME 04355 by Florence

Comment: No from Jefferson, Maine by T

Comment: Yes, I think Maine should allow gay marriages. from Portland ME by Jacob

Comment: yes, i have been with my partner for over 20years. from wells, maine by culley

Comment: Yes

Comment: absolutely not!!! Marriage should be between a man and woman. Please do not let this happen. by alice

Comment: Absolutely not..how destructive and immoral from Waterville by Jeannine

Comment: one MAN one WOMAN from Augusta by Joe

Comment: YES! If two people can find love in this world no one else should judge. We should encourage love, not try to regulate it. by MO

Comment: oh no....that is not what marriage is all about from lewiston by annette

Comment: I do not think that God turns his back on gay people. His love is for all of us. I say yes to two people in love getting married,no matter if they are the same sex or opposite sex. from Freeport,ME by Donelda

Comment: Absolutely Not! from Portland by Bilubo

Comment: No, it shouldn't be allowed. It's hard to belive God allows opposite sex couples to marry in Maine. by Gary

Comment: yes I mean being married. isnt that a human right? Gay people are human. Gay or Stright Marrige is about love from Greene Maine by Ben

Comment: Absolutly not. from Brunswick by Ted

Comment: YES THEY SHOULD! I don't understand why people have a problem with it. It has nothing to do with them. It's about love, and I bet if the people that have issue with it were told who they could marry and who they could not they'd be angry. It's time to stop discriminating. from Boothbay, Maine by Jessie

Comment: No - from Cumberland, ME by Pete

Comment: Yes I am for same sex marriage it is about equial rights! Marriage is not about god its about love!! We are all human and should all be treated the same. from yarmouth Maine by Crystal

Comment: No! Gay marriage should have another name. Marriage is between a man and a woman. I can see legalizing gay partnership but not with that name. from south China by Toddy

Comment: No, No, No. by Janice

Comment: no, it is agains't the 10 commandments. from WESTBROOK, MAINE by PERCY

Comment: No I do not. I think their union should be recognize for spousal benefits but that marriage should not be redefine. from York Me. by Lynn

Comment: yes it should be. everybody has a right to be happy. from biddeford , maine by ron

Comment: YES. Everyone deserves equality. Along with a pledge for committment to one another, marriage recognizes legal rights in a partnership and everyone desreves this opportunity. from Freeport by Abby

Comment: No. Marriage is a state that is only for males and females. from Linneus0-6882 by Clare

Comment: i think its time that 'we the people' allow everyone to enjoy their civil rights. from portland by randee

Comment: Never in a million years!! from Bath, Me. by Carolyn

Comment: NO,l it goes against everything taught in Christianity and the Bible! Immoral! from Vassalboro by David

Comment: No it should be one man & one woman as the Bible saids. from Gorham,Maine by Edward

Comment: no from me by dave

Comment: yes from West Gardiner, ME. by Jim

Comment: Gay and Lesbian couples have just as much right as anyone to get Married. It doesn't matter if they like the same sex, if they truely love each other then it shouldn't matter to us. They are humans the have a pluse, and I say go right a head and legalize it. from Sanford, Me by Sarah

Comment: We should be allowed to get married just like anyone else. If two people are in love why should the government or anyone else stop them from being together, legally. Gays and Lesbians should have rights like any other human. from Lewiston,Me by Heather

Comment: No from Orland, ME by C

Comment: Love is love, commitment is commitment, human is human. We all want the same thing. from portland me by edward

Comment: Absolutely Not. Marriage should be between male and female only and not of the same sex. from Buxton by Gino

Comment: Gays should have the same rights of receiving the benefits of marriage. But if you want to call it Weddage instead of marriage that's fine. from Auburn by Dan

Comment: regardless of belief, its WRONG! from buxton maine by mari

Comment: NO,, I do not. In the beginning, God created Adam an Eve, not Adam and Bruce. Enough said!! from Augusta, ME by Debbie

Comment: Absolutely. Interracial marriages use to be illegal. The same arguments against them are the same used against gay marriage. from Scarborough by Laura

Comment: NO. NO NO from 04330 by shirley

Comment: NO from Harrison by Arnold

Comment: I'm not against people being commited to each other if they love each other. I cannot see calling that commitment a marriage if the two are the same gender. Call it "Life Partners", call it a "Civil Union", but not a marriage. that is just wrong on so many levels. from Lewiston, ME by W. Patrick

Comment: NO! Sodom and Gormorrah was destroyed because of a Gay population! It is a great sin, that God will not tolerate! Only Lot and his family were spared, and his wife looked back and turned into a pillar of stone! The gay population was destroyed by God,s own hand! from Harrison by Imelda

Comment: Noooooo. That question should not even be an issue. Marriage is between a man and a women. Always has been and should be. Questions and morals like that is one of the main reason kids are so messed up these days. It should not even be brought up. from Westbrook, ME by Frank

Comment: No, I'm not for it. Marriage is between a man and a women... They should call it something else for them. How do you explain to your children that marriage is for both sex. I don't want my children to be confused at ages 3 and 8. Why do maine people want to do what California people do. If they want to be married move there.... from Windham by Rick

Comment: No. from Bethel, Me by Jim

Comment: Absolutely. I hope President-elect Obama will realize that this is not an issue that can be decided by the electorate. They can only vote their lack of knowledge and predjudice. It should be decided by the courts where they are bound by the law. from Pittston, Maine by Steve

Comment: No! from South Portland, Maine by Michael

Comment: Absolutely. Our country is founded on a belief in separation of church and state. I say that as a Christian and as a gay woman who has been blessed by God with my partner of ten years. from Kennebunk by Susan

Comment: NO!!!!!!!! God saids to be fruitfull and maltiply.its not right from Norway by Pat

Comment: NO! Marrage is a union for a man and a woman. from lyman me by barbara and william

Comment: No...the Word of God said that he created man and woman, and together they would be one flesh. The debate here is over God's wisdom and whether or not you feel he is real; right? from Eliot, Maine by Kevin

Comment: NO, I do not think it should be allowed. In Gods eyesm marriage is between a Man and a Women. Lets not forget what God allowed to happen, in Sodom and Gomorrah. Ms. V from Bath, Maine by B

Comment: no from Harpswell by Eric

Comment: Absolutely not....there is no such thing as marriage between 2 men or 2 woman. Marriage is a union between a man and his wife. This cannot happen in a Gay relationship. Marriage includes procreating. This again cannnot happen in a gay relationship. I am so tired of the poor whining gay community. Why don't they do something constructive in their communities instead of protesting and rallying for something that just isn't correct. God didn't create two men or two woman. He created man and woman so they may become one. This is not so in a gay relationship. from Arundel, Maine by PGC

Comment: I support gay marriage because I support equal rights for all Americans. Two people who are committed to love, share, and care for each other deserve the right to celebrate their commitment. from Westport Island by Debbie

Comment: Maine should champion the individual's right to equality under the law. This legal discrimination must end now. from Auburn/ME by Deane

Comment: Holy Matrimony no. civil unions ok. The gay community hates the whole religious right why would you want a traditional marriage? make up your own traditions. from windham by chuck

Comment: If same sex couples want to get married, it is there choice not mine!! from Augusta by Aj

Comment: Absolutely NOT. Marriaqe is one man and one woman. I do believe that a legalized union would be more appropriate. from biddeford

Comment: NO!!! from Friendship, Me. by Sandra

Comment: there should be no reason why gay marriage should not be leagal. from brunswick maine by jeremy

Comment: Maine should definitely allow gay marriages, it's plain and simple, love. It's the same as straight people getting married, it's just the same gender, either way it's still love, and those two people want to spend the rest of there life with eachother. Thanks for putting this web poll up. from Saco, Maine by Anthony

Comment: NO from Alfred, ME by Betty

Comment: No, never. If we were discussing a civil union, I would reconsider. However, marriage is between a man and woman, and needs to be left alone. I will never support same-sex marriage. from Standish by Stephanie

Comment: Yes. from South Berwick/Maine by Renee

Comment: no Marriage is between a man and a woman. The homosexual community should come up with another name for their disobedience to God from Windham, Me. by Joyce

Comment: Yes! No question. I would be proud to live in a state that allowed equal rights to all. from Westbrook by Jennifer

Comment: Yes I believe they should have the same rights as any married couple from Farmington by Suzanne

Comment: Seperate but equal is always seperate but rarely equal. Like many other issues there is no half way with this. from Bath, Maine by Rick

Comment: Yes. from Rockland, ME by PJ

Comment: Yes. Love has no boundaries. There shouldn't be a 'law' to tell us who we can and can't be with for the rest of our lives. from Biddeford, ME by Criss

Comment: Where in God's word does it promote a man sleeping with a man or a woman sleeping with a woman. Where is this world Heading??? from West Gardiner, Maine by David

Comment: No... Why change something that has worked for 10 thousand years. Why not call the sky pink, Why not call the ocean dry? It is just absurd. from Bethel, ME by Jon

Comment: Yes, Maine and the rest of the country should allow gay marriage. We fight hard to prtect and advance the cause of other minorities and the gay community should not be treated any differently. Equal rights for all people is guaranteed under the constitution from Maine by Priscilla

Comment: i beleive we all should have equal rights. this country needs to open their eyes that we are in the 21st century. maine is cosidered a liberal state and we need to vote that way. love is love and gay marriage really dosen't effect anyone but that couple . vote yes from westbrook maine by timothy

Comment: Oh yes! By all means! The more perversions we legislate, the sooner the Lord will return in judgment. from jay / maine by jim

Comment: NO!!!!!!! from appleton maine by greg moody

Comment: No way! from Mechanic Falls, Me. by Judith

Comment: NO...marriage is between a man and woman, that is what we were always told, it should remain that way. from Brunswick/ME by Kelly

Comment: No Marraige is between a man and a woman......Gays should have a Civil Union by Christine

Comment: Yes. When I first heard of same sex marriage - I was about 50 years old at the time - the notion struck me as rather contradictory because, after all, isn't marriage, by definition, a commitment between a man and a woman? But, upon further relection, it occurred to me that what I was carrying around with me was part of my religious-based baggage, and so, something to be challenged in the light of logic and reason. Well, I finally reached the simple, and seemingly obvious, in retrospect, conclusion that marriage is a legal commitment between individuals who make a commitment to share their lives together - and nothing more than that. from scarborough, me

Comment: Absolutely, Maine should follow the progressive lead of other New England states. Mainers know that we should extend rights to citizens, not take them away like what happened with Prop 8 in California. from Portland,ME by Lonnie

Comment: yes there still people that have rights. from scarborough, maine by tonya

Comment: No. Before God, marriage is between one man and one woman. Civil unions are one way to protect rights of property, finances etc. from Norway, ME by Sylvia

Comment: Undecided, but I think it might be wise to find out why California is reversing their decision, before we do anything from York Beach, ME by Barbara

Comment: Gay marriage definately should not be allowed, Marriage is a Godly union between man and woman not man and man. God says no I say NO!!! from Sabattus by Timothy

Comment: Yes. I believe that love is love and I dont think that the government should not be able to tell a person who they can marry. The United States represents freedom that includes freedom to love whomever. from Portland by Susie

Comment: No I don't believe in gay marriages. marriage is for a man and a woman! from Windham by Jim

Comment: Yes....Emotionally, it has to do with a relationship...what do I care as long as 2 consenting adults are happy. Financially, the sharing of benefits and rights as a recognized spouse is cost effective. from gray by Linda

Comment: People should stop worrying about who other people are marrying and they should be more concerned about world issues; poverty, world hunger, and education. from Lewiston, Maine by Lynn

Comment: Yes. I think people are over thinking the word marriage. Weddings have evolved. I was married by my sister-in-laws boyfriend next to a pond, but I have the right to say I am married, yet two men can have a wedding in a church officiated by a pastor but they can not be "married". Everyone, regardless of sexual preference, should be allowed the same rights. Without the involvement of religious beliefs. from Topsham by Monet

Comment: NO: from maine by barry

Comment: Yes why shouldn't gays have the same rights. from Peaks Island Maine by Margo

Comment: NO, there is a much bigger agenda behind the homosexual movement then we really know. Let's hold them back as long as possible. This is a "godly" Country, and homosexuality is a sin... by Kelly

Comment: Yes by Donna

Comment: Yes. We need to put Maine at the forefront in the fight for equality at all levels. Maine is a very homogeneous state and it lacks in diversity. Every effort should be made to make this state a place that welcomes difference. from Lewiston by Dr.Luzma

Comment: 'NO' I believe that God made to soul's Adam and Eve and thats the way it should be. Not Adam and Adam or Eve and Eve from Biddeford by Suzanne

Comment: Absolutely, The catholic religion needs to stop putting labels on people and stop saying that is isnt right. God wants us all to be happy and to love completely, He loves us all for who we are!!! Love and commitment is more important than the gender! from McFalls by Linda

Comment: The people of Maine should be the ones who vote on this topic,not the legislature! from Augusta,Maine by jeffrey

Comment: They have rights. They also didn't object when I got married to the most wonderful woman in the world. so, why should I object to marring the mate of their choice. from Minot/Maine by Conrad

Comment: Yes It shouldn't matter if people are gay. from Buxton ME by Julia

Comment: No I do not. Mariage is an institution for a man and a woman. If two men or two women want to share their lives together as partners, fine, but to enter into marriage should be kept for a man and a woman. Is it wrong to keep cetain things as they were meant to be anymore? by greg

Comment: NO!! Our great State of Maine should Definitely NOT consider allowing any other definition of marriage than the one that God has sanctioned all these years!! Marriage is a holy union between one man and one woman; a very special joining together of two people as they begin a new family. The family unit of father, mother and children have been a great part of the sustaining foundation that has built this nation and kept it strong. from Washington, Maine by Dianna

Comment: Absolutely NOT! As a Christian/Bible believer, We cannot nor would not ever think that gay marriage is an acceptable contract, between the "couple" & God. Since marriage was instituted By our Creator as the only sexual union, and ONLY between one man & one woman, who am I to argue with Him about His all-knowing wisdom. Because God's Holy Scripture so emphatically states that homosexuality is wrong (an abomination) we believe what the Scriptures says. Even common sense agrees with only heterosexual sex in the confines of holy matrimony. This subject touches us personally because we have a 41 year old son who thinks he is gay and left his wife & grown children. We love him with all our hearts but refuse to accept this behavior. We will be very disappointed in our legislative leaders if they vote affirmatively on this issue, and WILL remember how they voted when we go to the polls. We believe most Mainers disapprove of gay "so-called" marriage. from Lyman, Maine by R & A

Comment: God's plan at creation was a union between one man and one woman. He knows what is best for the family. After all, he made families! I don't think Maine should allow gay marriages. disfunctionalsocieties. God from Waldoboro, Me. by J

Comment: Sure it is supposed to be a free country. It is just more fodder for lawyers whom continue to get rich from a system gone wrong. from Cumberland by Mate

Comment: marriages should be between men and woman what's next for maine people marrying animals from portland by stevie

Comment: NO ON GAY MARRIAGES IN MAINE. from me. by JAMES

Comment: No...and I use to enjoy watching yout news channel...but to see something as disgusting as two men kissing...that was just so very wrong..there is no need to have to explain something so sick to our children...I can watch news on other channels I'm done with your station and I hope others feel the same..it was unprofessinal,sick and disgusting...totally uncalled for at 5:00 in the afternnon...that's not news..does anyone think of the feelings of others any more...why can't you tell a news story about what it's like to have lived in a normal family and that there are normal caring family's out there....ohh but wait...now that wouldn't be news now would it...Bye for good..that was just sick. from Windsor Maine by Crystal

Comment: No, it goes against God's law. from Saco, ME by Priscilla

Comment: NO. IF THEY WANT TO GET MARRIED THEY SHOULD MOVE TO MASS. OR CT. from GREENE,ME by MIKE

Comment: Absolutely! I just can't understand the logic that Gay Marriage will somehow affect my marriage, my religion, or the way I raise my children! Denying equal rights to any of our citizens is deplorable! from Westbrook, ME by Jill

Comment: No, marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. The family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. from Waterville, ME by Cindy

Comment: Gay marriages should be allowed. It's only fair that they be allowed to share all the legal aspects that are granted to a heterosexual couple. My philosophy is that any form of love is good, and people should be more tolerant of different life styles. I don't believe the gay community is attempting to redefine the meaning of marriage; I do think they simply want to be able to love the person of their choice and have their union seen as a legally binding union. from Biddeford, ME by Andre

Comment: Absolutely not! Gays allready have to many rights from Biddeford by Anthony

Comment: No. The Bible is our guide for how to live and it is clear that marriage is between a man and a woman. Our nation was established out of a desire to be attentive to God's word. Let's not get confused now. We need God more than ever! from Kennebunkport ME by Vickie

Comment: YES ! from Limington, Me by Bill Hogan

Comment: Yes! from turner by lou

Comment: No! I think marriage should be between a man and a woman. from Casco, ME 04015 by Alan

Comment: No from Maine by Bob

Comment: Marriages should only be between a man and a woman. from Westbrook, ME

Comment: Of course - doesn't our Constitution say all men are created equal? It doesn't say all straight mean are created equal. from South Portland, ME by Matthew

Comment: Yes I do, gay people are citizens of this state and should have the same rights as everyone else, marriage is not what it use to be, straight people are getting divorces everyday there is nothing sacred about that, so I dont think that should be the argument anymore. LET THEM MARRY! from Portland Maine by Troy

Comment: NO It's not the way that I was brought up and it's not the way that I want my grandkids to be brought up. from Bowdoinham,Me. by Joe

Comment: I see it as no threat but recognizing the reality that individuals of the same gender commit themselves to each other. from Sabattus, ME by Rev. Kenneth

Comment: no from so.portland by don

Comment: no marriages is between a man and woman we should show respect for that call it whatever you want marriage is already taken from Portland by AL

Comment: No. Anyone has the right to choose how they enjoy sex behind closed doors but, I would not support redefining marriage to include same sex couples. They certianly should be able to have the right to visit each other in a hospitol and other basic rights but, marriage is between a man and a woman and that's how it should stay. from Freeport, Me. by Renee

Comment: no from augusta by john

Comment: Yes,everyone who wants to marry should have the right to marry. Gays are not second class citizens. from Portland, ME by John

Comment: No Marraige is between man and woman nothing other then that procreation was the idea! from Biddeford, Me by D

Comment: No! A marriage is suppose to only be between a man and a women. from Bowdoin / ME by Norma

Comment: NO! Marriage is between one man and one woman. from New Gloucester,ME by Brian

Comment: GOD says that men with men and women with women is an abomination. If anyone thinks that this can be voted in and that they will get away with it they should know that Sodom was judged for the same sin. This country needs to turn back to GOD before its to late. from Brunswick, Me. by Karen

Comment: Yes, everyone deserves to be happy. If they feel loved than they should be able to committ to that. from Auburn by Stephanie

Comment: Absolutely! Equality is far overdue. from Portland by Shaun

Comment: As a parent with a gay daughter, I believe that gays should be able to marry. Gay marriage does not undermine my marriage to my wife of 42 years!! from Monmouth, ME by David

Comment: yes i do because every one is equal no matter who the love. how would people feel if it was illegal for a man and woman to marry? from Bath ME by Kassie

Comment: No, I don't. from Washington by Joan

Comment: I think gay marriage should not be allowed. Civil unions OK. from Monmouth, Me by Rich

Comment: I think if 2 people really love each other then why not allow them to marry. It shouldn't matter if it is a man and a woman or 2 women or 2 guys. Love has no boundries and no prefference. from Portland, Maine by Maurice

Comment: Yes! Allowing gay people to get married hurts no one. Banning it does! Why are people so afraid of allowing others to be happy? from Cumberland, ME by Colette

Comment: yes, saying gays cant marry is just like saying u cant marry cause of ur race, its not right. the feelings are same either way. and gay couples deserve the what we stright people have. from farmingdale by emily

Comment: no. The idea that anything goes is what is bringing about the moral downfall of society. from hollis by Mike

Comment: No!!!!! Wrong!!!! Wrong!!!! Wrong!!!! from Jay, ME by Jeanne

Comment: no,never,but you know they will continue to try and eventually it will happen. from portland,me by matthew

Comment: Why not,we shouldn't even be wasting our time on talking about this,who are they hurting. from south portland maine by Bruce

Comment: NO, NO AND HELL NO!!! from Waterboro, ME by Maverick

Comment: YES...two people who want to be in a committed relationship should be allowed to be "married," AND have children. We live in a "democracy" - "a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges" (as defined by "Dictionary.com"). Those who have a personal problem with it need to mind their own business! If you don't believe in marriage between two people of the same sex,then do NOT marry someone of your same sex!! from Gorham, ME by Bobbet

Comment: no gay marriage marriages is for mam and womam from bidd by marge

Comment: NO!!not at all from maine by darlene

Comment: YES!!! I think to call it "CIVIL UNION" would be like a slap in the face... MARRIAGE. EQUALITY. It's unfortunate that MARRIAGE is not an option allowed to us in the first place and has to possibly go up for vote. from Lewiston by Melissa

Comment: Yes, I dont care if Bob marries Jim or Suzy marries Betty. It does not effect myself or my life. Everyone has the fundamental right for the pursuit happiness. from Lyman by Stephen

Comment: no way!!marriage is between a man and woman...only...we dont need this to pass in maine.too many of them here now..no way not in maine from lisbonfalls maine by charles

Comment: Gay marriage SHOULD ABSOLUTELY be alllowed. Just because everyone is not like us does NOT mean that they should not have the same rights as us. I happen do know people that are gay and they do not understand why they can not get married. It just LOVE. No one should be denied to get married to the person that they LOVE, whether it is a man and a women, lesbian's, or gays. from Windham by John

Comment: Yes by Joanne

Comment: Why not allow it? Everyone is suppose to be treated equally, and LOVE IS LOVE! from Bridgton,Me. by Brenda

Comment: I myself am straight but have lesbian and gay friends. I do believe that everyone has the right to love who they want.Marriage is a committment to two people and it shouldnt matter the sex. from biddeford by erica

Comment: yes maine should allow gay marriage - it's a civil rights issue not an issue of sex, sexual choices or preference. by robin

Comment: Absolutly not! For from the very first God made man and woman to be joined together permanetly in marriage; and he and his wife are united so that they are no longer two, but one. Mark 10:9 And no man may separate what God has joined together. from West Gardiner, Maine by Brian

Comment: Rome tryed it and went down the tubs. We may also. I vote no..... from Gorham Rd Scarborough by Wayne

Comment: Anybody with a birth defect like that need not be legalized to do such things. by Dante

Comment: Though I don't agree with same sex marriages, I wouldn't have a problem with same sex couples legally expressing their love for one another if it was called something other than marriage. Let same sex couples have their own term as marriage is a union of a man and a woman. from Portland, ME by Tom

Comment: HELL NO .THIS STATE IS SCREWED UP ENOUGH AS IT is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from windham, me by Wil

Comment: absolutely! people should have an equal right to love and marry. Marriage gives a special magic to a loving relationship and should not be restricted to just a man and a woman. from Portland by Susan

Comment: no because to me its wrong from portland by chris

Comment: No. Marriage is a union between a man and a woman. marriage • noun 1 the formal union of a man and a woman, by which they become husband and wife. from Oakland by Wendy

Comment: yes! as well as legalizing beastiality,pedophilia,and every other sexually deviant behavior...are you kidding me?? from portland/me by percy

Comment: no marriages r made for a man and a women not for 2women or 2 men who ever wants that they r sick in the head and need help bad. from biddeford,maine by doris

Comment: Yes I do.....I can’t believe that the same people that voted for a President who ran with a clear agenda of change can’t see how American same sex couples' civil rights are being violated and allow them to be treated as second class citizens. These are people who fight for marriage equality in a country where church and state are supposed to be separate, people who voted for a promise of change but apparently that promise wasn‘t meant for everyone. I believe in this country but am also ashamed that the day after I have been most proud to be an American, I woke up to the news that as a gay man I don’t have the same rights as everyone else. This is a right that about 75 years ago a black man and white women or vise versa did not have...I am grateful for the progress we have came in this country but we have a long way to go from what our founding fathers fought for, that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"....I just hope that Mainers will show other states that we believe that everyone no matter what there race, gender, religion or sexual preference are equal and have the same rights. I'm sure that I can speak for everyone in the gay community that we will not give up our fight for the same rights as every other American, and we do this with the words of the man who hopefully will come to be our greatest leader "Yes we can". from Bridgton, Maine by David

Comment: Yes, I think Maine should allow Gay Marriages. Who are we to judge who falls in love...The Gays and Lesbiens are people just like the rest of us and have every right to fall in love and marry whom they choose. We need to open our eyes and hearts and not be so judgemental of others. from Waterville by Kim

Comment: NO, It's always been a union between a man & Women. Not the same sex, It will tear our State and Nation apart. If they want let it become a civil union, Recognixzed by the Laws Of the State. from Saco, Me by Deb

Comment: Marriage has always been and should remain between a man and a woman. We should not be made to change the meaning of the word 'marrigae' because others choose to live a different way. They can call it something differint, it's not a marriage. by anonaums

Comment: No, there is no such thing as gay marriage. by RWSP

Comment: Yes from Bowdoinham, Me by Jan

Comment: No. one man one woman is the way of the world. from Jay by George

Comment: Absolutely YES! If 2 people love each other and want to share the rest of their lives together, it shouldn't matter whether they are gay or not. Let em eat wedding cake!! from Rockland, ME by Sandra

Comment: No!! It is down right wrong, and disgusting. from New Gloucester by philip

Comment: NO, NO, NO! People may have a right to their own relationships but the institution of marriage is sacred and must be protected. from Lewiston by Diane

Comment: ABSOLUTLY!!!! They are NO DIFFERENT from straight people and do NOTHING to hurt them either. NO ONE should have any problems with them!! We are ALL EQUAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! For those of you against it, MIND YOUR OWN BUISNESS!!!! There are much worse things in this world to worry about!!!! from New Gloucester, Maine by Erin

Comment: ABSOLUTLY NO! ONE MAN & ONE WOMAN=MARRIAGE. JUST LOOK AT YOUR ANATOMY & COMMON SENSE WILL TELL YOU. from OXFORD, MAINE by ROB

Comment: no, though gay people are just people, i feel marriage is between a man and a woman. from peru, maine by richard

Comment: NO way from Brunswick by tim

Comment: NO NEVER! There is way to much P.D.A. by same sex people in Portland now! I think that it confuses children, and if people are attracted to someone of the same sex, they should keep it all behind closed doors. I love Maine, and I would feel very uncomfortable living in a state that would allow such an obsurd thing as this to take place. I have faith that the people of Maine would not allow this to happen. The gay parade should not take place either. There are so many people opposed to the parade, and how come there is no parade celebrating straight people. from Portland by Maddy

Comment: YES. For those who say marriage is between a man and woman only should check the dictionary It does not specify the exclusivity of gender: marriage Definition mar·riage (mar′ij) noun the state of being married; relation between spouses; married life; wedlock; matrimony the act of marrying; wedding the rite or form used in marrying any close or intimate union the king and queen of a suit, esp. as a meld in pinochle from Westbrook by Peter

Comment: YES! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GAY MARRIAGE AND INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE? INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE WAS BANNED IN THE SOUTHern STATES UNTIL THE LATE 60'S WHEN THE SUPREME COURT RULED THE BAN WAS UNCONSTITUTIONAL !! from Greene, ME by Wilhelm Scream

Comment: NO. I understand about difference in lifestyles and feel that by the law of man that couples of same sex should be given the same rights for insurance,home and employment.But to accept this as marriage, I feel this is wrong. In the bible God stated this as a union between a man and women.So let's keep the law of man and God where they should be. from Livermore Falls.ME by Lori

Comment: Yes, Maine Should allow gay marriages because it is a Civil Rights Issue just like race. It is not a religious Issue. What happend to the seperation between church and state anyway? from Vassalboro, ME by Brian

Comment: Most definitely. I think people tend to think of marriage only as a religious union. In reality it is more: its a legal contract between two people. That contract determines how couples are recognized for such things as taxes, insurances, medical visitations and decision-making, etc. We recognize both religous and secular unions between heterosexual couples. Why can't we at least recognize a secular union between a homosexual couple? It all boils down to civil rights. from Pittston, ME by Rebecca

Comment: No, If everyone were gay and married we would never procreate and all die! from Gray, Maine by Jerm

Comment: no pople think from oxford me by brenda

Comment: no-if maine said no live with it.you have all the rights you need.you have to many now.you don`t have to live that way live a normal live like decent people do. from waterville,me by barbara

Comment: Absolutely not. from Rockland by Jennifer

Comment: No. They should not be allowed to marry. This is not a civil rights issue. We already have laws on the books allowing partners to share health insurance. Marriage has always been, and should remain between a man and woman. And to drag an innocent child into this. Imagine the young child who doesn't understand going to school, and seeing a married couple, and asking "How come you have a Mommy, and Daddy, and I have 2 Mommies (or two Daddies). The world was created on the premise of one man, and one woman, not two men, or two women. from Windham by Mark

Comment: Not allowing gay marriage is a form of discrimination. We overcame discrimination against different races and we will overcome discrimination against gay and lesbian individuals. The young adult generation is rising up to the plate and we are going to change the direction of the country. We are the present day "hippies" and we will be heard. from South Portland Maine by Amber

Comment: It is their right. by Randy

Comment: Absolutely not. Equal rights and civil unions, why not.... But marriage should be kept sacred and between a man and a women. from Harrison by Kip

Comment: No. Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships will serve the purpose. from Central Maine by J.

Comment: NO from WHITEFILED, ME by APRIL

Comment: Marriages No, Civil Unions,Yes by Bob

Comment: Yes, absolutely! from OOB, ME by Mike

Comment: Yes, I do. To discriminate against a minority by disallowing them would be un-American. It is not a matter of forcing homosexuality on others; it is a matter of allowing gays and lesbians to love whom they want and to receive the proper legal benefits and recognition. from Lewiston, ME by Michael

Comment: I've known of several gay couples that have raised children, probably better than many husband/wife couples do. It doesn't involve you, it doesn't effect you, so let them marry...you're probably jealous that you don't have as much passion in your own relationship. It's about love, not religion. from Waterville by G

Comment: Yes if straights have a right to get married then so doent gays by skip

Comment: It's a sexual preference that's considered a sin in God's eyes. No different than alcoholism or adultery, but I wouldn't allow any of those things to be acceptable under law, because they are harmful to the person caught up in it. from Farmington, Maine by Michele

Comment: NO. a marriage is between a man and a woman. however, what you do in your bedroom is none of my business, but don't dishonor my marriage by calling that relationship a "marriage". its not and never will be. i am ,on the otherhand, all for civil unions and joint healthcare coverage. from Eliot ME by A

Comment: don't you think it's possible there are more pressing issues at hand than whether or not two people who love each other get to have the government involved in their relationship just like the rest of the population? there's this little thing called perspective... from portland/maine by kt

Comment: No way. civil unions fine. from Lewiston by Treehugger

Comment: NO by Bill

Comment: Yes, Love is Love.. Gay Marriages would probably last longer then a normal Marriage now days. Gay people love each other. unlike most anymore from Falls by Kim

Comment: Gay people should legally be allowed to be as miserable as the rest of us. by S

Comment: YES YES YES!! I think the entire country should support the right of two consenting adults to be married. Don't limit love because of narrowmindedness. Church and state are supposed to be seperate, yet people throw the words of the bible in there and say its immoral to love someone else who happens to be the same sex as yourself. If people could just let go of "their" idea of what marriage should be and put that energy into fighting poverty, child abuse, domestic violence, elderly abuse, animal abuse, violations of human rights then I think our country could be a much better country. I mean we just elected our first African American president, and it took way too long for Americans to let go of whatever prejudices they may have had. We need to stop judging people because they happen to be different then we are. We need to protect the vulnerable in our society not protect the narrowmindedness that some of us have. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is what it states on the Declaration of Independence. For all. The time is now. We need to extend human rights to all humans. from Standish by Liz

Comment: hey if they want to be just was unhappy as all the other people that are saying no then let them you cant help who you fall in love with. yes they should be just as unhappy as the rest of us!! from scarborough by a

Comment: Absolutely Not! Marriage is a scared union between a man,woman and God@ from Portland by B

Comment: Of course! It's such a simple question. Do you think gay people can change that they are gay? Don't you think they would if they could? They face so much discrimination and ridicule. They deserve gay marriage and so much more. It will make Maine a more diverse and accepting place to live. from Buxton by Andrea

Comment: no i do not beleive maine should allow gay marriages. it is discusting, marriage is between a man and a womwan only from Gorham,Me by Joyce

Comment: YES! from Islesboro / Maine by Erica

Comment: No. Marriage should be defined as being between a man and a woman as God designed it to be. To accept otherwise is to condone sin. from Palermo by Dee

Comment: No. I think that it is redicolus that maine is even considering this from Freeport, me by Mike

Comment: I really think it is time for Gay Marriages to be allowed in maine. Some people think its wrong, but i believe that as long as 2 people love each other... why cant they get married? from Lewiston, Maine by Robin

Comment: no i do not believe they should from rockland, me by priscilla

Comment: Yes! from Richmond ME by M

Comment: No, however; -The church should decide on the issue of allowing gay marrage in church. -The people should vote on weather to allow civil unions. from Lewiston by Jason

Comment: No, God made woman for man and it says in the Bible that marriage is between a man and woman and that gayness is wrong. from maine by Rita

Comment: no because the bibble says to not mary people the same gender from new glouster me by jasmine

Comment: YES. It is time everyone has equality for life benefits, and financial security. I especially want to see the federal government also pass a law that would give survivor social security benefits as well. from Portland by Paul

Comment: NO,NO, It.s suppose to be man and women,this is why we are haveing all these desiese,like aids,it,s a bad thing people have t do crazy things like this from fayette,me. by diane

Comment: absolutely NOT!!! from Limerick by Michele

Comment: No. Maine is "the way life should be". Marriage is the union of a man and woman - the way marriage always has been and "should be". from Auburn / ME by Gail

Comment: Yes,make it legal. I am so tired of people pushing their religious views on everybody. To the man who said it should be a man and a women because they are supposed to have kids thats garbage. I know alot of married people who can't have kids. from york by Jody

Comment: yes, what difference does it make if its a man and man, women and women, or man and women? Who cares as long as they are happy. It is 2008 almost 2009, wake up and realize that. Things have changed. As long as they are happy who cares, what they do is their own business, not ours to decide. Allow it!!! from portland, maine by sarah

Comment: hell no from maine by chris

Comment: I believe gay marriage should be allowed in all states...so yes it should be in Maine. Why not let everyone be happy in their lives. from York by Andrea

Comment: Yes, Personaly I am gay and Do you really feel right taking away some ones rights regardless of their sexuality? Just because they love some one else It doesn't mean they are different. from Eliot Maine by Charlie

Comment: Absolutely. To deny anyone the rights that others have is discrimination. I haven't ever, and won't ever, understand why this is even an issue. from Yarmouth by Jessica

Comment: It is not right for people of the same sex to be married. God made it so people of opposite sex would be attracted to each other. by Malia

Comment: YES! Everyone should be allowed to express their love however they want. Allowing gay marriage doesn't hurt anyone, NOT allowing it, hurts SO many. from Bath, ME by Jona

Comment: Yes! from Portland, ME by Bill

Comment: no by j

Comment: No, absolutley not. Marriage is between a man and a woman, and I would be very disapointed in my home state if they passed that. Also, marriage in the eyes of God is very sacred, and according to His Word, people who live like that are an abomination. from Woolwich, Maine by Rina

Comment: NO! from lewiston, me by Lance

Comment: Yes very much so.. from Biddeford by Georgianna

Comment: Yes. It seems inevitable that this nation of freedom will recognize that we cannot live up to our founding documents while we discriminate against any segment of the population. Why should we continue longer before we recognize that the narrow definition is flawed, not the sexual orientation of our citizens. from Sanford/Maine by Diego

Comment: Of course. Why shouldn't two people who love each other be able to get married no matter what gender they are? from Lewiston, ME 04240 by Donna

Comment: If you have religious reasons for disliking gay marriage - fine - forbid people in your church from gay marriage. Don't use your religion to promote discrimination among those who are not members of your church. from Brunswick/Maine by Richard

Comment: No! I have many, many reasons why I believe gay marriage should not be allowed. from Buckfield ME by Julie

Comment: Yes If we have to pay taxes like everyone else than we should be given the same rights as every other citizen and that includes the right to get married if we choose. from Portland, Maine by Patricia

Comment: We need to provide the protections of law to those in a committed relationship: inheritance, parental rights, property ownership, adoption, medical and legal responsibilities. Providing these protections in no way denies them to partners in a heterosexual relationships. from Boothbay Harbor, ME by Carol

Comment: No! Marriage is defined as between a man and a woman and it should be kept that way. from West Gardiner, ME by Jennifer

Comment: Does anyone actually think ahead?What comes next?Group marriage? Parent child marriage? Marrying your horse?Why not?If marriage is redefined,what else? from Maine by Jim

Comment: I believe it should. It would be an incredible break through for equal rights in this state. I myself and many others would greatly appreciate the state of Maine to follow the foot steps of our fellow New England state of Massachusetts with their gay marriage. The LBGT (lesbian, Bisexual,Gay transgender) community needs all the support we can get in this state. The state of Maine, is not exactly "gay" friendly, as I have been a victim of a hatecrime because of my sexuality. ALL i/we ask for is equality. We are not stealing ur marriage rights, we want to share and be a part of for once. Please Maine, consider it. from Bridgton, Maine by Sparky

Comment: God very specifically laid a foundation for us to live by in His Word, and through our founding fathers BECAUSE He loves us all the same. When we step outside of those important boundaries we start down a very dangerous path. by Penny

Comment: No. Why would one agree with this? It is a wrong being made to look like a right in the name of 'love'--give me a break. from China by Steve

Comment: Yes, most definitely! It's ironic that the same day that we elected an African-American man as our president, civil rights in the gay community took a major blow. It's time to finally recognize all GLBT people as equals in this country, instead of second class citizens with little to no rights at all. from Lisbon, Me by Heather

Comment: ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! from Freeport by John

Comment: Yes, I think all states should allow gay marriage. I don't understand the argument that it would effect family values or break down the American family. A gay couple marrying has nothing to do with my family; it is between those two consenting adults. from Waldoboro, ME by Amy

Comment: I do not beleive gay marriage is a good thing for ME. Leagalizing gay marriage is a foolish attempt to legitimize abnormal behavior. from Woolwich, Maine by Mike

Comment: Yes, This is not an issue of religion. It is a matter of fairness and rights. Marriage can be civil or religious let individuals choose which is best for them. This is America,let freedom ring. from Portland by Jeff

Comment: Yes, I think that Maine should allow gay marriage. from Old Orchard Beach by Missy

Comment: No and I hope that it doesn't happen. It is against what I believe in. from Norway by Jennifer

Comment: No Man and Women only! from Auburn by Brian

Comment: Heck no I think it is wrong! wrong! wrong! If God himself wanted 2 men and 2 women to be together.He would made it so. Back in the days of Adam and Eve. from Lewiston by Terry

Comment: No - marriage was instituted by church, therefore it should not be defined by the State. If they want civil unions that's a different story - in any case, one way or another it's going to cause controversy and cost us more tax money from Portland by Anna

Comment: If you don't support it, your a bigot. from OOB by Ryan

Comment: Absolutely - it makes me so sad that some of my friends don't have the same rights i do! from Topsham, ME by Kelly

Comment: no. marriage is between a man and a woman. from Westbrook by Kevin

Comment: Absolutely. Let it go, people. from Brunswick, ME by Carla

Comment: I don't agree with Gay marriage (I'm a Christian), but I don't believe that we should be able to force people to go against what they feel, but they need to know that it is wrong. by Kaitlyn

Comment: Yes, who am I to tell someone who they can love or not. If it is legal for me to marry the person I fell in love with, it should be for anyone. from Winslow, ME by Nicole

Comment: Maine should NOT allow this. The thought of it disgusts me. God made man for woman. from Lewiston by Stefanie

Comment: Yes we are all Equal. Besides look at the divorce rates now. Obviously we have no place to judge. from Auburn, Maine by Jenni

Comment: Yes I Do think That Gays and Lesbians should be able to get married..It's Not fair that men and women can but men and men or women and women cant.. from Portland/Maine by Laura

Comment: No! Marriage is between a man and a women from Owls Head, Maine by Frieda

Comment: Yes I believe gay marriages should be aloud because everyone is equal and if they want to have a same sex marriage than let them. It is their choice what gender they prefer not ours. from Maine by Kaylie

Comment: yes it shouldnt matter whether same sex or not we are taught not to discrimate and by not allowing it that is discrimantion from lewiston maine by Lori

Comment: Just because Obama got elected dosen't mean that we will adopt far left-wing values. from Gorham by Chuck

Comment: Absolutely, there is not enough love in this world and regardless of your sexual preference, it is important that we all have someone to love and that loves us. from South Portland by Lisa

Comment: Yes, we are all better educated and realize that just like women voting, it is time to let everyone marry regardless of their sexual orientation. from Wells by Pamela

Comment: for heaven's sake.. get over it. let these people alone.. Who cares!! who should care?? Get a hobby, volunteer. get a life. from windsor, maine by janet

Comment: No, I absolutely do not believe that they should be allowed to marry!! It's not a civil rights issue because it isn't based on the color of their skin. Marriage should always be one man and one woman!! I'm very proud of the people of California for their vote, for standing up for what they believe in!!! from Richmond, ME by Dorie

Comment: If you love someone you should be able to be together no matter what anyone else thinks.... from Westbrook ,Maine by Didi

Comment: Yes. Here's an opportunity for the state of Maine to lead in the establishment of equal rights. from South Portland / ME by Valerie

Comment: Yes. Who cares? They are not hurting our economy or starting a war. I think we need to think about what's happening in our country, for example, we are 8.7 trillion dollars in debt, what are we going to do about that? Let them marry and live their lives happily ever after. They are the LEAST of our worries! from Scarborough, ME by Lindsay

Comment: No, be real from monmouth. maine 04259 by ken

Comment: Yes! Get with the times.. We have a black president so now its time to allow gay people to get married. GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! from Standish by Kelsey

Comment: Yes. Even though I did not vote for Barack Obama, his campaign was about "Change, we need". I believe Love has no boundaries. from Wells by Donna

Comment: Of course! Judge not lest ye be judged and all that. Heaven forbid we should support two people who love each other. Who cares if they're the same sex or not? from Durham by MaryJane

Comment: absolutely not.god made adam and eve,not adam and steve. by craig

Comment: YES YES YES I think if marriage was legal people would be doing joint taxes and would help in more ways then anyone could imagion from Standish,Me. by Virginia

Comment: No. The gays can go to some other state that likes it, move there and stay there. from Maine by Lynn

Comment: Allow it? People will do what they want....but should it be recognized legally?....absolutely not! from Maine by Nancy

Comment: Yes, leave religion in church and homes where it belongs.Too many people choose which rules of God to enforce, ie divorce etc. Religion is all an interpretation of the word. Only God can judge. Love one another as he has loved you. from lewiston by macs

Comment: Love is Love and if people are so lucky to find that between two human beings who is anyone to say they can't marry? from Portland ME by Lisa