50.61%	Yes
48.6%	No

Comment: They deserve the same rights as anyone from portland by Brian

Comment: Absolutely. The church should not dictate law the prohibits the rights of citizens. from Gorham by DJ

Comment: marriage is for man and woman only not for same sex couples,ever since time we have only had marriage for man and woman,why change things anyway leave this alone and help poor people who have lost their jobs or don't have a home to stay in. from augusta, maine by ron

Comment: I am not personally against gay marriage. However, this is a big change and a very hot issue for many citizens. There is not enough public support for this to be done by the legislature or the courts. We have had multiple referendums and have heard from the people, and they do not want this rite now. As much as I personally think it should be allowed, I also think the government needs to stop passing laws that go against the wishes of the voters. Out of control government is a much bigger issue for all of us than this issue is. We need to follow the constitutional process. from Southport by Eric

Comment: marriage is between a man and a woman! from sanford by Jay

Comment: I don't understand what the big deal is? How is 2 men or 2 women getting maried hurting a marriage between a mand and a woman, Some straight people like marriage so much they do it 2,3,4 or more time...is that whatthey are protecting? from Scarborough ME by Jon

Comment: Lets let everyone in Maine have equal rights. from Portland,Me by Paul

Comment: Heck NO!!!! I beleave in Adam and Eve. Not Adam and Steve!! from Lewiston Maine by Terry

Comment: For whatever reason, this is turning into such a sick sociaty, where the minoraty wants to force their views on the majority, marriage, language, border protection, government control .. on and on ....... its just discusting from Saco Me by Normand

Comment: Absolutely NOT! Marriage is a union between one man and one woman! PERIOD! This is just the latest attempt at shoving more evil, liberal crap down our throats! from West Gardiner by Brian

Comment: Im concerned about the way the law wil be written and what else wil be considered marriage. from oobme by jim

Comment: There is no law saying two men and two women cant be couples so why not let them get married. from lewiston by Annie

Comment: Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman, not two men, not two women. Come up with something else with laws specific for same sex unions, but do not call it a marriage, because it is not!! from cushing, maine by michelle

Comment: Don't let the Gays redefine marriage! Marriage = Man + Woman! from Oxford by Arnold

Comment: It seems to me that they want to change the Bible. They get there rights and if this happens then the poligamist going to want piece of the pie. from Gorham by Edward

Comment: A legal union between A MAN and A WOMAN as husband and wife is marriage. from Oxford by Pam

Comment: Marriage is aman and a woman not 2 woman or 2 man from Bath,Maine by Wayne

Comment: Why should any of us care the sex of who a woman or man chooses to marry. from Scarborough by Penny

Comment: We are ALL American and we ALL deserve to same rights and privileges regardless of sexual orientation. The "religious"oposition need to look deep in their hearts not in their Bibles on this issue. from North Berwick,Maine by H

Comment: It's immoral.All of mother natures creations require a male and a female to reproduce. After all, that is why we are here, isn't it? from Canton, Maine by Dean

Comment: Isn't same sex marriage automatic licensure to adopt and raise children? Choosing that lifestyle is an adult decision, but still it remains a perversion of nature. Recognize loving partnerships by granting them the same tax advantages, but could we stop there, please? from Portland, ME by Jack

Comment: No, civil unions maybe, but what really needs to be looked at is there really any benifit of passing such a law? Who would benifit and does this infringe on anyone elses liberties? Over all I say no, why should we be giving special privilage to anyone? If we are all equal people like many like to claim then don't pass these special laws. There are bigger issues, ie: the econemy and jobs, that need to be addressed NOW! from Westbrook by Matt

Comment: Morally I don't agree in same sex relationships at all. But morally what's the difference between living together or marriage? Legally marriage gives the couple rights that living together can't. If two people are going to commit to each other then they need to be able to have the legal protection marriage gives. Such as custody of their children, insurance, survivor benefits and even just in the case of a medical emergency. from Bridgton, Maine by Jane

Comment: NO GAYS ALLREADY HAVE ALL OF RIGHTS OF AIRRIED [NORMAL] PEOPLE. It's to stop catering to every whim of homosexuals!!! by Jimmy_lee

Comment: I believe it should be legalized. Hey even the Priest are gay!!!!If they good marry ,maybe they wouldn't be... from Westbrook Me by Barbara

Comment: This is so long overdue. Peoples' personal choices are theirs...to marry/not to marry, abortion, religion, casinos. Time to step-out Maine. from Topsham. ME by Marsha

Comment: marriage between a man and a woman has worked for around 4000 years. Why change it now? from Somerville by Earle

Comment: Equality and legal protections for same-sex couples should be allowed. Pass the marriage bill! from South Portland, ME by Kristin

Comment: It only makes sense... from Waterville,Maine by Nancy

Comment: All should be able to commit themselves to the ones they love. from North Yarmouth by Ralph

Comment: i just dont like when people are same sex and love eachother. its just gross from gorham maine by andrew

Comment: I think people should be free to live their lives the way they want, free of persecution and hate. The more families we have the better. It shouldn't matter if they are gay as long as they are loving, caring and productive in society. Furthermore, the law states that there should be a separation of church and state. The majority of fear of gay marriage and funding to prevent it is coming from the churches. We should ban religious activism which focuses on state and federal laws. That should be illegal. Allow people to be happy and get rid of religion meddling in our laws and lives. Makes sense to me. from OXFORD COUNTY, MAINE by WENDELL

Comment: No way!!!!!! That is so wrong! Let them do what they want behind closed doors. This is not something that should be allowed at all! It is a sad day when Maine turns into a gay state which it almost become from scarborough by craig

Comment: Basic separation of church and state... from Standish by Routing For

Comment: There are far too many laws that need to be amended right now; why bother making new laws at this time? from Bath by T

Comment: Loving couples should have the same commitment rights and legal protections regardless of gender. from Hollis, ME by Cynthia

Comment: Marriage is between a Man & a woman NOT a Man & a Man or a Woman & a Woman! END OF STORY from Lisbon Maine by Gordie

Comment: No. We the people of man have voted it down many of times. It's just plain wrong. from Gardiner

Comment: This act affirms religious freedom -- that any private religious institution can deny performance of a marriage to any persons it believes don't fit its standard -- and defines marriage only in the scope of a civil sense. As a queer person, I am additionally saddened by the argument that "why, yes! Actually I CAN get married -- to a person of a gender other than mine!" sounds like a very weak and unequal "justification." Maine additionally (and the U.S. federally) needs to implement anti-hate-crime on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression STAT because queer and trans people experience violence every day because of their sexual orientations and/or gender identities and this, to me, is much more pressing than marriage. from Farmington, ME by Liam

Comment: Marriage provides legal rights to two individuals. It does not infringe on anyone's rights or religion to allow two people to marry, regardless of sex. It does, however, infringe on people's rights to NOT allow two people of the same sex to marry. Religions do not need to recognize these marriages as valid, all that matters is that they are given the same rights under the law. from Portland, ME by Kristen

Comment: Anything less is discrimination. from Topsham, ME by Scott

Comment: All persons deserve basic rights. from Topsham, ME by David

Comment: There should be no question...if two people are consenting why should we care. Let us celebrate love. from Conway/NH by Lisa

Comment: God made Adam & Eve not Adam and Steve ! Go to Vermont and get married we do not need same sex marriage in Maine !!!TV shows too much gay stuff so kids think thats the norm now !!! from Oxford , Me. by Lindsay

Comment: Absolutely not....the world is getting to be a scarier place each day....there is no sexual union between two men or two women. What part of that don't they understand? It is not God's intended way. It makes me sick just thinking about it. Ugh!!!!!!! from Arundel by P

Comment: It's the right thing to do. from Portland, ME by Paulette

Comment: Marriage is a set of contracts between two people and sanctioned by the state. Laws should not discriminate. from Portland ME by Deborah

Comment: As Gertrude Stein said, "civil rights are civil rights are civil rights!" from Freeport, ME by Stephen

Comment: I only vote no because of the fact that I believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman. I think that eventually it is going to be made legal accross the country anyway. I think that as long as they pay the same taxes and everything else that I do, it should not be a problem. What they do in their own house is their own business. I just don't want the lifestyle pushed on me or my children. I don't want them coming into my schools and teaching that their lifestyle is right or normal. The kids are sponges and this is when their opinions are formed. I contend that it is not right, but I do resign the fact that it will one day be legal. from Maine by JimmyJoBob

Comment: Passage of this law is going against God's divine institution for His creation...man and woman from Saco, ME by Don

Comment: Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! from South Portland by Darcy

Comment: Marriage is between a man & a woman. Civil Unions should be legal but NOT Marriage. from Framingham, MA by Claudia

Comment: live and let live from Lewiston, ME by Jan

Comment: as i have said before,marriage is between one man,one woman.god created adam and eve,not adam and steve.what kind of message are we sending to the children and grandchildren?when i was growing up,we never heard of this type of behavior.sure there are those who kept it a secret and now its out in the open.well i am sorry,but i will never except this kind of behavior.it is totally absurd.i do not want to see same sex people doing their thing out in the open,and push it in our faces.what is the matter with society today?gone out of their minds? from augusta,me. by sandy

Comment: Love makes a family. from Portland, ME by Corey

Comment: Maine shouldn't allow same sex because it's wrong!! from Maine by Olivia

Comment: What a horrible concept... from Lisbon Falls, ME by Pete

Comment: Why not? Are gay people less of a human being? No Is it going to corrupt the country? No Jasper from Lyman by Jasper

Comment: Equality is for everyone. from Presque Isle ME by Nanci

Comment: It's a simple matter of liberty and justice for ALL. from Portland, Me by Stephen

Comment: I don't think this is the time. by T

Comment: amarriage is betweeen 1 man & 1 women if God had intended for two of same sex He would not have created Adam & Eve first from Lisbon by Lou

Comment: IF it creates jobs here then do It. Do something about the job situation here in Maine instead of debating on something that isn't going to help the economy. We are in a recession and we need to create jobs. by ken

Comment: should be no need for it, if two people want to commit to each other for life the state should recognize that union and treat them as such, with no bias towards gender from oxford by dave

Comment: Absolutely not! It's not marriage. Is nothing sacred anymore? from Lebanon,ME by Bryan

Comment: gay people should have = rights. by Lynsey

Comment: Full civil and marriage rights for same-sex couples are fundamental to equality under the law. from Portland, ME by Frank

Comment: Dear theists, I fully support your right to devote as much time as you like to your imaginary friend, but you really need to quit going out of your way to force your delusions on others. Just because you don't approve of something, does not mean that it should be illegal! from Westbrook, ME by Bryce

Comment: To each there own!! from Standish by Bill

Comment: God has said society would turn to immoral and evil ways, this is one of them. Keep the current law -- marriage is between a man and a women. from Litchfield by Don

Comment: I do not believe in god, marriage is a biblical contract between a man and a woman and says it right in the bible god hates gay people not exactly in them words but strongly suggests they are lepers, Growing up as an alter boy the priest always said gay people are the works of the devil, Why would gay people want to be apart of that biblical sickness anyway they should have the rights of married couples anyhow, Without that never been proved biblical crap. Don't worry gay community I except you just the way you are and for who you are. DAVID J, BIRCH from westbrook/maine by david

Comment: How many times do we have to vote on this. I think someone would get the hint from Auburn by Ron

Comment: I will be so happy when my son can come home to Maine knowing he can have all the rights and benefits of any straight man in Maine. from Portland by Judith

Comment: Yes!! from Portland, ME by Gina

Comment: Yes! from Topsham by Morgan

Comment: No. Yuck!! from Livermore Maine by Eric

Comment: And don't forget the bisexuals who need plural marriage for triples and quads. It's not only couples. by Ann

Comment: Beyond religious beliefs, I cannot understand the opposition. And America is suppose to be a secular country. from Auburn by Dan

Comment: IT Would Prevent Alot Of Gay People From Moving Out Of State. from Scarborough, ME by Randy

Comment: Yes - I’m a straight women who has been married for 17 year and I believe you should be with the person you love regardless of their sex from Kennebunk by Tammy

Comment: Equality Matters. Remember, we're talking about CIVIL marriage. Churches who don't want to marry people don't have to. from ME by Katharine

Comment: the Bible clearly states that Homosexuality is wrong. That settles it. from biddeford,me by deborah

Comment: This is especially important when one person is hospitalized and the other person cannot make the necessary decisions on the ill person's health. by Peg

Comment: If the Gays get their way, what is next? Should us pet owners be able to marry our pets?? from Scarborough Maine by Elizabeth

Comment: Who does it hurt if gays are allowed to get married? from Winslow by Lorna

Comment: Definition of marry: join as husband and wife....one man and one woman. from Portland ME by Jo-Ann

Comment: I am a 64 year old woman, married to the same man for 43 years, with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. My marriage is not threatened by a a same sex marriage law and neither is society. It is a simple matter of civil rights and a bolstering of gay families of which there are many from Boothbay by Bonnie

Comment: Absolutely 100% yes. Stop treating the LGBT community as 2nd class citizens. If you're really concerned about "preserving" marriage, then please introduce a bill banning divorce and quickie marriages. from Portland by Tom

Comment: Even though we are in a modern and ever changing world, I still believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman as God has intended. If it were meant to be that man and man or woman and woman should be able to be married, then what was the point of Adam and Eve? from Camden by Linda

Comment: Same sex marriage is the only way to ensure that gay couples will receive the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples, as evidenced by Vermont and other states who have tried civil unions and domestic partnerships. from Lewiston, ME by Michael

Comment: I believe if 2 people love each other and they want to make a committment to honor the marriage vows, it is in the best interest of our communities and our children. There are too many divorces and cheating relationships. If two people can model what a committed relationship looks like we will all benefit from that love. from Readfield by Linda

Comment: Equal access is a constitutional right. To give rights to one group of people and deny another, is unconstitutional. As for some stating that the bill will allow people to marry a relative or pet, current law already forbids this, and the new law will as well, the only change it makes is it eliminates the prohibition of two people of the same gender who are unrelated from marrying. I suggest if it doesn't pass, gay couples stop paying taxes to the state, see how the Mainers feel about "special rights" then. from Lewiston by Jonathan

Comment: The definition of marriage should not be changed based on the feelings of a minority. The reason the state gives liscenses to marry is not to recognize the love between people but to recognize the legal rights and obligations the couple has to each other and it's fellow citizens. the citzen's thereforeshould have a say in the requirements of the license. History, wisdom, and the witness of nature would advise we keep the traditonal definition of marriage being male and female only. from farmington ME by Jeff

Comment: It is a union for man & woman not for same sex digusting if it passing I hope not. from BBH by DM

Comment: Marriage equality is a very important civil right. Domestic partnerships and civil unions are not the same thing. This will only set up "separate but equal" legislation but separate, by definition, is NOT equal. Almost three years ago, I publicly entered a committed relationship. In this relationship, we should have the same rights as heterosexual. from Biddeford, ME by Brian

Comment: In this day and age, why is this even still a question? from Mexico/Maine by Red

Comment: It is not ethical and should never be considered to be allowed, especially in a church. There are many of us who would be deeply offended and disturbed if such a sin were to take place in our house of worship. from Standish by Andrew

Comment: I believe the issue isn't that gay's and lesbian's want to be committed but it is that they are using the word "marriage". Everyone deserves the right to be contractually committed if they choose. Take God out of the equation because it isn't about God at all. from New Gloucester Maine by Susan

Comment: Why should same sex marriage be any different from regular marriages? They have rights to and if they are inlove no one should be able to take that freedom from them to make that choice! from Norway Me by Annette

Comment: To define marriage as "between one man and one woman" is archaic and biased. To further state, as one man featured in your 5:00 coverage stated, that allowing gays and lesbians to marry would open the door for people to marry siblings, parents or family pets is ludicrous. Passing this law is an issue of fairness. Opposing it is a hateful attempt by a fear-driven legislation to control a group of people whose ideals do not match its own. from South Portland,ME by Tanya

Comment: I THINK MARRIAGE SHAULD REMAINE BETWEEN MAN AND WOMEN GOD CREATED ADAM AND EAVE NOT ADAM AND JOE from SABATTUS by LEO

Comment: Lately I have the viewing this station and seeing both sides of this question, "What would happen if gay marriage became legal in Maine?" It seems, for the most part, that a lot of the same people have the same fears that it will cause "social chaos," or even worse. I wonder if these people have read the same paper that I have lately? Have they seen the headlines of: "Maine man charged with breaking son's legs," or "Mom's truck-stop sex endangered child, say police," and "Topless cafe stirs the pot." And Now wants to become a STRIP JOINT ??? Oh and Let's not Forget this Season's Bachelor Shall we ??? I suggest to future readers that before there is any more future mudslinging or rock-throwing, we look in our own glass houses before judging one another. Has anyone forgotten at one time the words of Leonard Matlovich who once said "When I was in the military, they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one" from Lewiston,Maine by James

Comment: If Maine passes a law allowing same sex marriage, then what would become of a Catholic Priest that refuses to perform the ceremony? Is he now a criminal? Is there a concerted effort to destroy organized religion? If not then why aren't the gays content with civil unions which could grant legal rights to partners? Can't marriage be left to its traditional, religious role as being between a man and woman? from South Portland / ME by Jim

Comment: Marriage is a religous thing. For those who wish to practice sodomy or adultery, that's their business, but DO NOT CALL IT MARRIAGE or legalize it as marriage. from Kennebunkport, ME

Comment: NO, Definitely not! I don't care who you think created us; God, monkeys, the Big Bang Theory, we were created man and woman and the only way to reproduce normally is with one man and one woman. What's next, do we not have any morals left in this country? from Boothbay, ME by Linda

Comment: Two people who care enough about each other to want to make that kind of comittment I think is wonderful. We should applaud there decision instead of trying to destroy it. from Portland by Maxine

Comment: ABSOLUTELY NOT--HAVE WE ALL GONE NUTS--THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH 'EQUAL' ANYTHING.HOMOSEXUALITY HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT AND NEVER WILL BE, (regarless of any law) THAT GOES FOR 'BISHOPS' ALSO! from CHINA by STEVE

Comment: The people have spoken, the answer is NO! Why is it this group refuses to take no for an answer. I personally am sick of hearing about it. It's over go home and deal with it.Hounding people won't change their minds, just make them more determined. from West Gardiner by Betty

Comment: Absolutely not. from Alfred, ME by Betty

Comment: marriage is between a man and a woman. from Bridgton,Maine by Jane

Comment: Equal rights and protections under the law should apply to everyone regardless of sexual orientation from Augusta, ME by Phyllis

Comment: It's long past time for total equality. from Falmouth by Richard

Comment: Homosexuality is, like adultery and fornication, a form of sexual perversion and as such, sinful behavior and sinful thought. from Turner, Maine by Bill

Comment: everyone is equal under the u.s. constitution! from maine by jason

Comment: Absolutely not. Marriage is supposed to be between a man and a woman, and that should never, ever be changed! from Auburn by Roland

Comment: No way. Marriage is between a man and woman. It is between a man and a woman to produce offspring. It is wrong for men to marry men and for women to marry women. I am totally against same sex marriages. I am not against gay people, but I am against gay marriages. from Waterville, ME by Christine

Comment: Leave religion out of it. This is not a battle for religious groups. This is about two consenting adults who LOVE each other to obtain the SAME LEGAL right to marry as any other couple in love who wish to do so. from Westbrook, ME by Tracy

Comment: it should be a same sex marriage. it shouldn't be with a girl and a girl or boy with boy it should be with a girl and and boy. from farmington by cindy

Comment: It's a Civil Law, denied to a few, based on religion, to ban same sex marriage. from South Portland by Mike

Comment: Marriage constitutes a union between one man & one womwan. Period! from Mexico by Anne

Comment: The truth is that Maine's Domestic Partnership laws already confer many of the rights offered to heterosexual couples to same-sex couples. And changing the definition of marriage won't help create other rights, which are controlled by the federal government. from Farmington by Tom

Comment: Yes....let everyone feel the burden of paying alimony when the relationship ends. from Hollis,Me. by John

Comment: Since I believe that marriage should only be between a man and woman,same sex marriage should not be allowed, but, they could call this same sex union by another name other than marriage and that would be acceptable. from Scarborough, ME by Dolores

Comment: I am Catholic but I see a discrimination issue here. I have also studied in college that when a population gets to large, Homosexuality is normal. It is a natural way of controling the population built into our natural instincts. We should honor that. from Portland by Dan

Comment: This is a civil law issue Constitutionally, there must be separation of church and state. from Old Orchard Beach by Michael

Comment: I am truly sick of the few that keep on trying to take something that has remained so holy and pure for thousands of years away form so maney. from South Portland,Me. by skip

Comment: Civil Rights for all of us make all of us stronger. from Ogunquit Maine by Mary

Comment: Equal rights for ANY two people to marry. We don't need big government becoming a prejudiced church and telling us who can or can't marry. MY church supports civil rights for ALL. from Gorham ME by Roland

Comment: I saw an ad for Vote against, they said we had most of the rights as straights, most?? I deserve the same as anyone who lives in this world, not MOST! Give me a break..... from PORTLAND, ME by Rich

Comment: Allowing this type of law would open up the doors for more un-godly acts. Such as sisters want to marry their brother,uncles want to marry their neices, or person might want to marry their animals(dogs,cats)etc. Spouses might want to marry more than one spouse. from gardiner, maine

Comment: after 15 years, so far, I'd like my relationship to finally be treated as equal in the eyes of the law and the country. from maine by timothy

Comment: If two people are in love, regardless of their sex, why should'nt they be allowed to marry. Love is a good thing, and the world needs more of it. Pass the law!! from Freeport, Maine by Keith

Comment: They deserve EVERY single given right that we do. They are human! from Westbrook,Me. by Joe

Comment: All loving, committed couples deserve the same rights my husband and I have. Same-sex marriage is not a threat to me or my marriage! from Newcastle, ME by Kate

Comment: Marriage is an issue of morality, you cannot redefine the covenant that God gave between a man and a woman. I don't believe the state of Maine should consider redefining marriage. If anything goes, then whats to say siblings can't form a union, or mother and son, father and daughter. Its wrong to pretend that this isn't a moral issue. from arundel maine by jamie

Comment: Marriage is sacred. It is to be between one man and one woman. If we go against Gods laws and Gods rules he will not bless our country. They can live together if they want. They have the same rights as we do.I saw on your station that one woman said she wanted to get married in church and that would be sacreligious. from Nobleboro by Marie

Comment: It should never be a law. A union is Not a marriage! from Kennebunk by Stan

Comment: Who are we to tell loving couples, regardless of sexual preference, they can't be legally married here in Maine? I hope and pray we'll become the fifth state to allow this. To not do so labels the entire state as judgmental and extremely narrow-minded. If gay and lesbian couples getting married has no effect on your life, how can you possibly object? It's 2009, folks, time to be a little more open-minded in the Great State of Maine. from Auburn, Maine by Phil

Comment: Sorry but I am getting sick of this topic. I am a Christian, i read the Bible and go to Church. Bottom line GIVE THEM THE SAME RIGHTS THAT MARRIED PEOPLE HAVE BUT CALL IT A UNION THEN SHUT UP ABOUT IT. Most Gays And Lesbians Just want the same rights that Me and My wife have. There is nothing wrong with wanting to care for a loved one, having 2 ... Read Morepeople on the same insurence, being able to be there when your loved one or friend is on there death bed. God will sort it out when we die. Jesus hates sin not the sinners READ YOUR BIBLE YOU MORONS HE STILL LOVES GAYS AND LESBIANS BECAUSE THERE HIS CHILDREN. Maybe if we start focusing on more important things like helping each other and geting rid of the old system of hate, the world would be a better plase for our kids. from Lisbon Falls by Andrew

Comment: This is plainly a moral issue. Most civilizations and religions have rejected this as immoral. If homosexual marriage is allowed, what logical reason would there be to reject polygamy, or other kinds of arrangements? by Peter

Comment: The problem with the current law is that it does not allow for equal rights for all. Marriage is not just a religious event, it guarantees certain rights to both partners. It should not matter what sex either partner is. from Falmouth, maine by Jim

Comment: I dont have anything against it. I just feel marriage is between man and woman from Greene by Regina

Comment: Gay marriage does not in any way threaten heterosexual marriage. If two people love each other that's all that matters. Gay couples should have all of legal rights married heterosexual couples enjoy. from Fryeburg,ME by John

Comment: Cival Union yes. Marriage NO! Marriage is a bible term, and defined that way. If gays want to live together as man and wife, then just call it something else. from Augusta, ME by Randy

Comment: Marriage is between a man and a woman. Nothing else. You don't see a blue bird in a robins nets do you?? from Lewisotn by Roger

Comment: Absolutely not. Marriage between one man and one woman as ordained by GOD ! from Scarborough, ME by Dorothy

Comment: Marriage is between a man and woman. You don't change the definition of something to make some people happy. You can choose to do as you wish. But don't call something, something it isn't. If gay people want to make a lifetime commitment to each other, come up with a name for it. It isn't a marriage. And if gay people can marry, because adults have a right to do as they wish, why not siblings, and other family members and why not as many as we wish. Because we don't always get what we want. That's just life. from Scarborough by Lisa

Comment: The law under consideration has no effect on existing marriages or religious institutions. from Portland by Ben

Comment: let's keep some morals in order. we have a broken compass. from Richmond/maine by Mike

Comment: People of a certain religion shouldn't decide laws for others. If they do, we will all have to go to church on Sunday and sex before marriage will be outlawed...etc. from Windham, ME by Michelle

Comment: god created adam and eve, not adam and steve, or eve and evette from topsham by mark

Comment: how can a church dictate who can marry who when their own are molesting children,atleast we are trying to keep it legal from Saco by Annette

Comment: I believe the definition of Marriage is already spoken for and has been so for years. However, I do support equal rights for domestic partnerships. by Amey

Comment: Marriage has always been defined as a union between one man and one woman. Anything else has to be called something else. from Freeport, Maine by Emma

Comment: It's sad to see so many people wanting to impose their religious beliefs on others. This is not a religious question; it's a simple question of equal rights, and isn't equality a part of our country's foundation? from Saco, ME by Melvin

Comment: Have not the voters of Maine voted this down two times in the past? Why is it that our law makers think they know better then voters of the State of Maine. Law makers are to represent the people, if the people have voted this down in the past they should not try to push law through that is not the will of the people. from Greene/Maine by Lee

Comment: The Portland Archdiocese is lying when they say nearly all rights are equal. When I have to pay income taxes on domestic partner benefits for my family, but you don't, it's just plain unfair. There are many other ways as well... from Belgrade by Steph

Comment: Couples who are willing to cherish and commit to each other deserve the right to marry. from Westport Island, ME by Debbie

Comment: It isn't a question of the legislature trying to re-write THE bible. The problem is one religion (bible) trying to dictate legislation. "Separation of church and state and equal rights for ALL!" from Turner, Maine by Robert

Comment: what wrong doings is to anyone else if gays marry love is love and if they are not pushing others that are not gay into their life style then I say go for it! people need to mind their own business! from Lewiston by Tammy

Comment: Common, Yes! Its time we stop living in fear. Two people that love each other should be able to marry. People need to STOP teaching hate. Teach Love, Respect, Honesty. Live your life as you wish, and let others do the same. It is not OUR place to judge. from Portland, Maine by Shawn

Comment: Considering the bill even goes to reaffirm the rights of the churches to refuse to perform such ceremonies and spells out that we're discussing only marriage from a civil standpoint, I can't imagine a reasonable argument against extending equal marriage rights to same sex couples. We are striving to end same sex discrimination in our workplaces, housing, schooling, etc, why wouldn't that logically extend to government services and benefits? from Orono, ME by Sarah

Comment: Equal rights for everyone. from Lewiston, ME by Shawn

Comment: NOOOOO-Way! from Sanford,Me. by John

Comment: It just makes me sick to think some people want to go against the bible from Hollis Center by Lori

Comment: What about the children brought into these unions? Growing up is confusing enough. You live what you've learned. from portland by jim

Comment: I believe it is a violation of our basic civil rights to we deny rights to our fellow citizens based on gender. Legalizing same sex marriage,which hetrosexuals benefit from both culturally and legally,is a basic right. If folks are going to quote the bible how about 'Stoning the Sabath breaker" and "killing adulterers?" rules like that surely don't fit the evolution of our culture anymore. from No. Yarmouth, ME. by Melody

Comment: Absolutly not marrage is a sacred union under God between a man and a woman. If they want the benifits as a married couple that is fine. No matter what the law says same sex union would never be considered "marrage" from Manchester, ME by Kerry

Comment: it is time for civil rights and marriage equality. from Maine by Monica

Comment: This is a human civil rights issue. Same sex couples should have the same rights as others from Union by Donna

Comment: If Iowa can do it, then Maine can too! No more archaic, unequal laws from ME by jaime

Comment: Absolutely not! There are no animals that have sex with the same gender. Why? Because it goes against nature. The law of nature SHOULD apply to humans! We are the ones with the ability to reason. The ability to reason could be the downfall of humankind! from Portland by Maddy

Comment: same sex marriage will allow couples many legal rights that civil unions and domestic partners don't offer from lewiston, me by ira

Comment: god said it should be Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve from augusta by rick

Comment: people shouldn't decide who a person can love and marry. Those who try should get put in the same position, then see if they feel the same. What if you couldn't marry because your choice in religion or the kind of car you drive. from Lewiston Maine by Melisa

Comment: we have had marrage the way is for centurys why change gods way noe from whitefield maine by philip

Comment: DID ANYONE NOTICE!!!IN THE POLL ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA THEY DIDN'T SHOW THE YES AND NO PERCENTAGES,OR HOW QUICK NEWS 13 REMOVED THAT POLL.WHAT ARE THEY HELPING TO HIDE?HOW THE POPULATION REALLY FEELS? I REMEMBER THIS SAME SEX MARRIAGE POLL RAN NOT TO LONG AGO.SHAME ON NEWS 13.HOW ABOUT YOUR NEXT POLL BE "AT WHAT POINT DID THE STATE REPRESENTATIVES BECOME LAWMAKERS" from CASCO by DAN

Comment: Expanding domestic partnership nor civil unions will not give equal rights to gays & lesbians - only marriage grants equality in taxes, inheritance, social security, COBRA, and other federal programs. from Hallowell, ME by Elisabeth

Comment: Marriage is a religious institution that was hijacked by the state. Now the state wants to re-define it to suit their needs. from Shapleigh/Maine by Paul

Comment: NO, I definitely do not think that our great state of Maine should pass a law allowing same sex marriage. Why is it that we have to change what is right and good (marriage between one man and one woman)and turn it into something completely opposite of its holy meaning? Since the advocates of this bill have chosen to support and/or live a lifestyle that is contrary to the special meaning of marriage, they seem to think we have to give up the values we have treasured through the many generations, since marriage was first instituted, BUT we don't have to; nor should we consider it. Our children deserve to grow up with the blessings of good strong time tested values to enrich their lives. My husband Mike & I celebrated 40 yrs. of marriage last September >>> one man (my husband) and one woman (his wife)<<< from Washington, Maine by Dianna

Comment: why not they are human like us why can't they be happy. from waterboro,me. by shawn

Comment: It's a human right . from Portland by Dory ~Anna

Comment: no because marriage should be between men and women,not between 2 men or 2 women.Marriage was established for procreation since the world was created.The Lord created a woman and a man and put them on earth to continue to multiply.Why do we want to change the world by allowing same sex marriage?This is a very wrong direction to follow. from Biddeford,Maine, 04005 by Claudette

Comment: I'd like to have ten wives which puts me in the minority. As such, I should have special rights afforded to me that makes my desires legal. from Portland

Comment: HOW MANY TIMES DO WE NEED TO GO OVER THIS??? THIS IS ONLY FOR ONE WOMAN, ONE MAN TO GET MARRIED. THIS IS WHAT GOD MADE. HE DID NOT MAKE GAYS...COME ON FOLKS LETS GET A GRIP ON LIFE. LIVE IT LIKE WE WHERE BORN TO DO. WOMAN + MAN ONLY. OTHERS MAKE THIS WORLD SICK. THEY NEED LOTS OF HELP. I DON'T THINK THAT THEY CAN BE SAVED, NOW THAT THEY MADE THIS CHOICE. GOD HELP THEM.. from SO.CHINA by joe

Comment: from Gray by Jennie

Comment: no way. just in hell. Not only is the Bible clear on this that it is and Obama-nation. kinda fitting. it is just wrong. by no way

Comment: It is not marriage when it's same sex. Why not just call it something else and give them the same rights. That is a win win and a simple solution... from Vassalboro by Charles

Comment: if Maine allows gay marriage, it will against the bible and we will see a drop in children. anyone who thinks gay marriage is ok should read the bible wonder why gay marriage is a travesty on society. by mike

Comment: No, I don't see why marriage has to change because immoral people want something. They made a choice and need to live with it or stay in the closet. from Naples by B

Comment: One Man + One Women = Marriage from lewiston, Maine by Brian

Comment: When will we ever learn NOT to mess with mother nature? Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a women. PERIOD from Naples, ME by Bill

Comment: Maine should ABSOLUTELY NOT pass any law allowing same sex marriage!! from Richmond Me. by Richard

Comment: No way. by Chad

Comment: Maine and the Federal government should recognize "all" marriages,even common law marriages. The FEDS and MAINE both have turned their backs on my Mom,after they [my Mom an Dad] had been together for over 56 years,now she is on her own because she is NOT recognized as "HIS WIDOW",and I think thats a DAM SHAME . from Avon by Randall

Comment: God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. I am not against them having the rights of married people, but it is not a marriage. from Fayette by R

Comment: it's the constitutionally right thing to do. from Augusta by diana

Comment: This is a matter of civil rights. It's time to end discrimination and grant gay and lesbian couples the same marital rights as straight couples. The rights must be equal and not separate. from Bangor, Maine by Brenda

Comment: Showing love & committment between two consenting adults ... there's nothing wrong with that! from Gorham,ME by Tracey

Comment: Why is it such a big deal? If two people love each other, then they should be able to show it in the highest regards possible. from Belgrade by Cameron

Comment: Maine should no longer discriminate from s paris me by janet

Comment: Yes. Two adults who love eachother should be allowed to marry. If anyone feels it is wrong just remember it is NOT really for us to judge. Love is love and you wouldn't want someone telling you that what you feel is wrong. Just imagine if gay was the norm and straight was not. Those of us who are straight could not just change to conform. We certainly should not expect anyone to do that. from Waterville by Heidi

Comment: Throughout history, we always have to find someone to oppress. When we look back on oppression we are embarrassed about our choices. We have oppressed African Americans, Native Americans, Immigrants, Women... It's time we start seeing that oppression ails our society. We cannot evolve from it. Let people who love each other marry. We need more love, not more hate and oppression. from ME by Stephanie

Comment: NO, they are always screeming about equil rights this and equil rights that, when in fact they have more rights then handycaped people, and vets, the lord says ye will not lie down with the same sex. that seems to be the way the lord has plained for the world to maltaply, now just how do people say that guys will ever top that? can't do it now can they! the goverment says church and goverment are not to be combined, so what right dose any state have the right to make this choice , "none" if they can get away with this then why can't the ten comandments be placed on city halls frunt steps, NO NO NO. from windham/ maine by skip

Comment: Courts and Churches have been separate for years over many issues. Why is this one such a big deal? If two people love one another they should be allowed to get married. From what I can see, though there is much relious controversy over this, the Courts are causing most of the trouble. Jesus didn't care what we were as long as we were faithful to ourselves, I think we could learn from him. from Portland, ME by Jim

Comment: It's a matter of right for all citizens. from Warren, ME by Lis

Comment: Absolutley not. What is this country coming to? Where are our morals, decency and common sense? What do these wierdos want next, being able to marry their own sister or pet dog!? from Brunswick/Maine by Barry

Comment: Yes. There should be separation between church and state and clearly there is not. The only reason why this hasn't been done yet is because of prejudice and religious views. God created Adam and Even? Did God also create homosexuals or was that the satans work? from Standish by Tim

Comment: separate but equal is inherently un-equal. It is time we did the right thing from Bar Harbor by Dawn

Comment: Maine has a 'live and let live' attitude. Why should this be any different? from Old Town, ME by Amanda

Comment: Sure this subject makes some uncomfortable but that is no reason to deny people the very basic need (and right) to be able to express their love. The right for gay couples to marry will happen, maybe not now, but soon. Also, it will be interesting to see if a man and a man or a woman and a woman will actually be able to pull of marriage...unlike almost 50% of man and woman American couples...I have bets that they can. from Portland by Brian

Comment: Interesting that less heterosexuals are choosing to marry at same time others want the label. from portland by Scott

Comment: We have the freewill to choose to live however we want, but to stain the sacred of marriage is a serious problem. I do not want my kids to grow up thinking it is okay to be gay. from Sanford by Francis

Comment: I am trying to figure out if this is a Free or Communist Country. I don't feel free to Marry and I should. My freedoms are not covered by my Constitution even though it says it is. YES marriage should be for everyone and anything less is discrimination. Remember people, we vote these people in to help us. If they are hurting our lives, lets' vote them out.. from Old Orchard Beach by Brandon

Comment: I say if "straight people" have the right to love who/how they want then "gays" should have the same rights. Religion shouldn't even be a part of it or about it. I beleive in god and I think if he had a problem with gays he wouldn't put those kinds of feelings into some people. from Oxford by Heather

Comment: NO I'M SORRY I DON'T BELIEVE IN SAME SEX MARRIAGE, IF THAT WAS MEANT TO BE THEN GOD WOULD NOT HAVE MADE ADAM AND EVE! HE WOULD HAVE JUST MADE ADAM, AND ADAM, OR EVE AND EVE! from saco by melissa

Comment: love is love. one human loving another and promising forever is not exclusive to heterosexuals only. from Sanford ME by Rick

Comment: Absolutely, discrimination should not be tolerated in Maine. Families come in all shapes and sizes and should be protected by law! from Harpswell, Maine by Lois

Comment: People cannot bring religion into a State issue. What is wrong with you morons? When people bring religion, especially Christianity into the argument, people of opposing viewpoints automatically win. The bible is WRONG. There are so many contradictions. Read "Letter to a Christian Nation" and maybe you'll understand the truth. Unbelievable. I am very proud of Maine; this poll currently shows a majority of people favor same sex marriage. Way to go!!! from Gorham by James

Comment: NO! Thr people of Maine have answered this question Again and again. from Monmouth, Maine by Tom

Comment: People say gay marriage will degrade the sanctity of marriage, that it is a religious institution, but it does NOT belong to any specific religion. If the church doesn't want to "recognize" the validity as it isn't God's plan, that's fine, but we have a separation of church and state and this debate isn't about who is worthy of God's love, it is about legal rights, plain and smiple. Not making it legal doesn't stop gay marriage it just denies partners the paperwork. from Waterford by Kris

Comment: My concern is not whether or not the marraige license is legalized, but that the rights enjoyed by married couples are available for same sex partners. from Dayton by Jean

Comment: Of course! "Separate but equal" is a throwback to segregation, a place in history no one wants to revisit. from Falmouth by Evan

Comment: Opponents seem to think this will somehow harm their own marriages, but I have yet to hear any of them explain how that is possible. from Old Orchard Beach, ME by Linda

Comment: One man one woman whats the problem from Jay by Todd

Comment: Senator Damon's bill simply affords EQUAL rights for ALL people...a premise upon which our country was supposedly founded! from South Portland by Chris

Comment: Lets draw the line and say no once and for all. These result are biased as the pro gay marriage folks are passing e-mails urging people to get on and vote. from Harrison, Maine by Cliff

Comment: Marriage has long been defined as sacred union between a man and a woman. The greatest complaint of persons engaged in alternative lifestyles has primarilly been revolving around legal issues, i.e., property interests, obtaining insurances coverage, decisions regarding medical care, etc. Let this be accorded to them via legal "Civil Unions". Persons engaged in "alternative lifestyles" already have the same protections accorded to them as everyone else. What they are looking for is "special rights". Think of the ancillary effects. Life, marriage and the possibility of divorce is is difficult enough as it is for all parties concerned. What affect would this law have on that. If my wife were to leave me and enter into a lesbian relationship, what affect would this (Civil Union vs "Marriage) have on me and my children should something happen to her. Would I be involved in a drawn out and expensive custody battle with her same sex partner? How would this effect the children. If they do legalize same sex marriage, they had best void some of the laws, already on the books, which prohibit some of their common practices. from Portland by Steve

Comment: Our founding Fathers came here fleeing RELIGIOUS persecution. They established this country as a society of people with different thoughts and beliefs. Gay Marriages have happened since ROMAN times, and have been part of cultures all over the world. Many gay families want the same rights as straight families, religion aside. Civil Marriage is the only LOGICAL solution. It doesn't have to be in your church, but to uphold the ideals this nation was found upon, it does have to be in your state and your country. If it is not equal and it is not fair, it is not American. from Portland Maine by R.L.

Comment: Definitely not!!!! from Dresden by crystal

Comment: Do we believe GOD or mans ideas?The Bible is clear on this subject,if you want to know the answer read it. from auburn by clarence

Comment: What next?Sex with animals and children.Come on people,where is your morals.That just sick and wrong!!!! from Brunswick by Rick

Comment: I think the best summation I've heard is "don't be afraid; it's just love." from Portland, ME by Colleen

Comment: A MAN AND A WOMAN THATS IT PLAN AND SIMPLE THATS GOD NOT MAN from ME by Richard

Comment: Marriage is intended for procreation and that is between man and woman. We should be as intelligent as the eagles, male and female that mate for life. from Litchfield ME by G

Comment: No one should be told that they cannot marry the person that they love. It should not matter if they are gay or straight. from portland by Michelle

Comment: the differant between morals and laws are made up by the ones that get voted into office by a minority that wants something in they favor.. from Standish by Albert

Comment: People that decide to committ to eachother need to get the same benifits at work and same sex mariage will give them that by Michael

Comment: "Marriage" is being defined by regelious terms. What happened to the seperation of church and state? If the churches have such an issue with it, then they should pay taxes for all the political BS they try and push through. When two people love each other, let them be joined. No difference if it is two guys, two girls, or one of each. Love shown is what matters to a family, not weather or not it is a "proper" hetrosexual relationship. from Biddeford by Alan

Comment: Come on its 2009 not 1950 something.. from Standish by Lance

Comment: What goes on behind closed doors is nobody's business but the two consenting adults involved. from Bowdoin by Sherrie and Bill

Comment: if the ERA includes sexual orientation, which i suppose means BOTH hetro & homosexual, then is the state in violation for not allowing marriage based on sexual orientation of homosexuals? why have an equal rights law to grant equal opportunities to ALL people, and then deny a certain opportunity to a specific people? from Fayette by Lynn

Comment: My step-daughter is happily married to her same-sex partner in MA. I would like her to feel that kind of acceptance in Maine. from West Gardiner, ME by Ann

Comment: I'm a lesbian, and I've been following the results of Prop 8. The government has no right to take away the rights of the majority just because people don't like it. "Joined Union" isn't far enough. We've learned long ago that separate is definitely not equal. from Peru, Maine by Kirsten

Comment: Marriage is about love not sex. Why should we care what the sex of another person is? Its truely unamerican that we are telling people that they cannot marry because of their sex. from Sanford by Sarah

Comment: if thats how they choose to live, who am i to tell them they can't? from Monmouth by Becky

Comment: NO...Marriage is between one man and one woman. We are beginning to look like the old Roman Empire. Are our decaying morals going to be the end of us???? Makes me sad to see this happening to our great nation. from Randolph by Roger

Comment: NO ,NO, No, Enough of this. We have voted on this issue before. Civil,living together,whatever but don't call it a Mariage. we keep going over this all the time. It is not between the same sexes. from Saco by Joey

Comment: Not right....... from No.Yarmouth by Greg

Comment: Same sex couples deserve the rights/protections/acceptance which marriage provides in our society! from Augusta, ME by Marion

Comment: My parents were married 62 years, what damage would it have done to the institution of their marriage for me to be able to marry my partner...NONE! I cannot understand why some people are so threatened by gay men and lesbians seeking equality. Rent a life folks, people are suffering all over the world and you are squandering your energy on trampling down others? Move on. Try helping someone instead, it feels great. from Augusta by Elizabeth

Comment: Absolutely.It's time. It's all about love. by Stephanie

Comment: I think Maine law makers should change all the "INJUSTICES" while they are at it. This would be a good use of tax payers money. Also The constitution needs some fine tuning too. from portland me by jason

Comment: Man and women only. from Auburn by Charles

Comment: Deffinetly!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is nothing wrong with it! We are all equal nomatter what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it should'nt bother anyone, it has nothing to do with you so worry about your own life, live your own life!!!!! GET OVER IT!!!! If two people love eachother and want to be together then so be it. My two daughters say yes and they don't know a whole lot about it but I teach them very well and they know what's right and wrong. Not only am I there mother but also there friend! VOTE YES!!!!!! from New Gloucester, Me by Erin

Comment: Everyone should have the right to marry the person they love no matter what their sex is. from Maine by Paige

Comment: How far is the crap going to go. from Lebanon by Todd

Comment: I am really shocked at the amount of people in Maine who just hate... No wonder no one brings jobs to Maine and all of the educated children leave to never return. A state that supports hatred and alienation cannot and will not flourish in this country. Next they will try to revoke womens suffrage or reinstate slavery. It is time for the unenlightened to step aside and allow this great state to come into the 21st century. Leave your hatred behind. Be nice to your neighbors. Open your eyes and see how you effect the lives of other good people with your bigotry and poor moral beliefs. from South Portland by Mike

Comment: Marriage is simply a sign of love and commitment between two people. Those voting no and posting negative comments probably don't even realize they know and like someone who is gay. from Lisbon, ME by Pam

Comment: you cant think of a new subject? from windham by chuck

Comment: It was voted down 3 times. Must we vote every year? 2% of the population has got to be in the face of 98%. This is offensive and very undemocratic. Will we have to vote every year another 10 years? Were does the money come from for this voters' question every year. Is it paid for by taxpayers' money? Enough. from Brunswick by Chris

Comment: No! One man, One woman! by ~Maine Momma~

Comment: If marriage is so sacred for the religious people in Maine, why do we allow divorce? from Windham by Mike

Comment: I am for gay marraige... because...if it doesn't affect you personaly..why the opposition? It doesn't directly affect heterosexual unions if two people come together and choose to declare their love. Love ..is.. Love. And there is such a shortage of it right now in the world,.. Let's..try..and forget the lessons we've been taught, remove the blinkers and ..be open to the fact that < shock, horror> gay people ALSO feel love. Let's " Live...and LET Live" from Melbourne by Matthew

Comment: Gay people deserve the right to marry. Weddings will generate business and help the housing market.Maine will also show that it is a place of acceptance and progression, you know, the way life should be. from waterboro by Linda

Comment: Separate but equal laws discriminate and divide. Marriage rights should not be limited only to non Gay couples. from Portland, Maine by Carl

Comment: Absolutely. Civil marriage is a civil right. Senator Damon's bill affirms religious freedom saying that churches will still have the right to marry or not marry couples as the church sees fit. The state however, being a civil government, should allow marriage for committed couples regardless of their sexual orientation. from Bar Harbor, ME by CF

Comment: why not they love each other, and want what others have and share, but the real big issue is of course,are the laws and insurance companies, not giving equal rights, concerning death benefits, social security benefits, medical insurance, they should at least pass a common law marriage, in all states so that they can have all equal rights as all other married people from Wells, Maine by Dean

Comment: Absolutly....Lets not discriminate..This country has had enough of that over the years.. from Falmouth by Barbara

Comment: We can't have this. It is WRONG!!! from Brunswick Maine by James

Comment: Marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman. from Casco, ME by Dolly

Comment: doing anything less is simply about hate and discrimination... the right- wingers like to hide their prejudice behind rationalizations and poor logic. But the bottom line is that equal rights must apply to all persons, regardless of sexual orientation. One group does not get to have preference over another. Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa, and now Vermont have all figured this out. They are more progressive than Maine, apparently, and it's an embarrassment that we are still debating this issue in 2009. Pass the law and let's be done with it !! from portland, me by james

Comment: It is definately time. The only other fair option is to end marriage all together and just start issuing civil union certificates to straight couples as well. How do you think they would respond to having the word marraige taken away from them as well? from Warren, ME by Amanda

Comment: I think they should have rights to a person's health and life insurance etc.,but I don't think they should marry by Babs

Comment: didn't we already vote this down a couple of times. Again our representatives are out of touch with the people! from buckfield by michelle

Comment: This legislation is about equal rights in a civil society, not about changing anyone's religious beliefs or practices. from Scarborough, ME by Pam

Comment: Absolutely with out a doubt. time to stop discriminating on bases of gender!

Comment: NO! they don't need a marriage contract to prove that they are a gay. If they pass this these people will still never be married in my eyes. It would be the begining of a big mess. Having sex with the same sex is not ment to be and IT WILL cause trouble, if this passes whats next letting people marry more then one person? Please don't let this happen. from mount vernon by Mary

Comment: Yes. Let's end discrimination across all areas. from Buxton by george

Comment: Enough Already! Love is Love no matter what the race, creed, or orientation is! Absolutely pass the law ASAP! from Lisbon Falls, Me by Debra

Comment: hat would we be telling our children! that it is okay to be gay!!!!!!!!! from portland by concerned for future

Comment: Keep the union and definition of marriage that of which is between a man and a woman. Same sex unions should go by some other word. I believe sam sex unions should give those people benefit and inheratant rights. from Bristol, Maine by Paul

Comment: We have to be more progressive than Iowa?! from Anson, ME by Samantha

Comment: it is about time we have been fighting long enough on this from lewiston by jim

Comment: It's tragic in my opinion that there are people in our country who do not have the same rights to marriage equality that I do. This needs to change or we are less as a nation than we can be. from Portland/Maine by Gennyfer

Comment: Do we believe in equal rights for all? Are we Americans? YUP! from Boothbay, Maine by Elizabeth

Comment: Marriage is between a man and a women. from bath by s

Comment: God created two sexes for a reason, let it not be had in the state of Maine from Biddefid by Rick

Comment: I honestly do not know how else to put this.....NO!!!!!! I dont know why people think this sort of thing is o.k.. Whether you believe in God or not doesn't really matter, he 's real and in our lives and He made Adam and Eve and marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman... PERIOD! I'm so sick of people tolerating stuff like this lets just stop it once and for all. Oh yeah wasen't this the same group of people just 5 or10 years age saying "we don't want special rights" and "let us do what we want behind closed doors, its non of you business". This effects my children and family its definetly my business and since they didn't want special rights lets stop giving them special rights.You don't see all the straight people throwing big parades. from Casco by Rick

Comment: Gays aren't a different species of humans we're all equals and we should be able to have the same rights as straight couples. from Portland by Marissa

Comment: Either looking at it from an evolution or a spiritual manner, marriage.... relationships.... should be male and female. by UMF Student