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11/09/2005

CWA Salutes Mainers Who Worked Hard in Attempt to Overturn Special Homosexual Rights

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /Christian Wire Service/ -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) applauds the pro-family people of Maine who worked tirelessly in an unsuccessful effort to pass a third straight "People's Veto" of the "gay rights" law imposed by the legislature and governor.

"Homosexual activists poured in resources from out of state, engaged in smear tactics and were aided by a media that routinely engaged in character assassination," said Robert Knight, a Maine native and Director of CWA's Culture & Family Institute. "The pro-family people were outspent by more than 10 to 1, saw hundreds of yard signs ripped up, and generally were under siege. But having fought the good fight and done all they could, they can hold their heads high.

"This setback means that Mainers must gird themselves for the next assault, which will be on marriage. Homosexual activists hope to force the Pine Tree State to issue counterfeit marriage licenses like Massachusetts is already doing."

Maine voters rose up twice – in 1998 and again in 2000 – to pass a "People's Veto" to overturn "gay rights" laws passed by the legislature and backed by the governor.

"This time around, the activists threw the kitchen sink at them, and it finally worked. But Maine's pro-family movement is as strong as ever, and they'll continue to work for sound public policy," Knight said.

"I'm proud to have worked with such wonderful people in this campaign," said Charla Bansley, State Director for CWA of Maine. "Maine's pro-family groups led by the Christian Civic League, the Coalition for Marriage and Maine Grassroots Coalition never wavered."

"Maine and the nation owe a lot to Mike Heath of the Civic League, Sandy Williams of the Coalition for Marriage, and Paul Madore of the Maine Grassroots Coalition, and all their volunteers," Knight added. "Without their dedication, sacrifice and integrity, Maine would have knuckled under without a whimper. I think the other side knows they are not going to go away. They're in it for the long haul."

Concerned Women for America (CWA) is the nation's largest public policy women's organization.