Bigotry trumps compassion; Maine rejects gay marriage

November 4, 10:02 AMPortland Progressive ExaminerMichael Stone

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Protester holds sign at gay-rights rally in Portland, Maine.

(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Bigotry trumps compassion; Maine rejects gay marriage. In a shameful display of ignorance, bigotry and hate, Maine has rejected compassion, fairness, and moral decency by rejecting gay marriage. The defeat of gay marriage is deeply disappointing and a profound commentary on the power of religious ignorance and superstition in the 21st century.

Civil rights, human rights, gay rights, should not be put up for a vote. The minority must be protected from the tyranny of the majority. It is time to put away the hatred and bigotry. The discrimination has gone on too long. Our religious institutions are largely to blame, for it is from these institutions the bigotry and hatred comes.

Gay rights are civil rights; gay rights are human rights. Discrimination is always wrong. In the future, those who oppose gay marriage now, will appear as ignorant, mean and foolish as those who opposed interracial marriage fifty years ago.

Make no mistake, if you oppose gay marriage you stand on the side of ignorance and hate; you stand in darkness and shame.

The fight will continue. Justice will prevail.