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That’s going to be the exact question posted to voters in Maine on November 8, 2005 if the Maine Christian Civic League have their way. But think about that question.

“Do you want to reject the new law that would protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit based on their sexual orientation?”

Now, imagine what it would be like to be gay. Then imagine that you are trying to get a job that you are qualified for. Imagine that you are turned down because your new prospective employer isn’t comfortable with gay people.

Imagine that you are moving into a new apartment but your application is turned down because you are gay.

Imagine that you are denied a loan because you are gay.

All of this used to be the case before Maine passed a law that made this practice illegal. Housing, credit, education, employment... these are all things that we all need for health and happiness. So, back to the question at hand. What “Christian” could possibly endorse taking that protection away.

And, how can they even look in the mirror after being so crass as to word the referendum question in that fashion; “Do you want to reject the new law that would protect people from discrimination...”?

It amazes me how much caring and concern some in our society have for others. You know, I’m not straight, but if the tables were turned, I’d be the first to stand up against someone who was trying to discriminate against a straight person on something like a place to live.

A proposal to repeal Maine’s newly enacted gay rights legislation is ready for circulation by petitioners opposed to the pending law, state elections officials indicated Wednesday.

If anti-gay rights referendum organizers gather sufficient petition signatures by June 28, statewide voters would be asked: “Do you want to reject the new law that would protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit based on their sexual orientation?”

Deputy Secretary of State Julie Flynn wrote to Michael Heath, executive director of the Maine Christian Civic League, on Wednesday, detailing the ballot question language being suggested. Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said the group has accepted the wording of the question.

Source: Maine Approves Wording For Gay Rights Law Repeal Question