It’s Not Just Maine on Tuesday

Much of the focus about same-sex marriage has been on Maine, and rightly so. Tuesday referendum is similar to California’s Proposition 8, which made same-sex marriage illegal. Yet there are two differences: (1)the Maine referendum the voters are weighing in on is a law passed by their representatives, not a decision by the courts; (2) the vote is about overturning a law passed by lawmakers, not about amending a constitution to prohibit gay marriage. The Maine vote is important, but there are other important decisions to be made on Tuesday.

Find out what they are at: A Passionate Engagement!

If the Fetus You Save is Gay, Will You Still Fight for It’s Rights?

While dying of extreme boredom in English today I noticed a white board “ad” for “Life Week” at my University. When it comes to the pro life/pro choice debate, I can see valid points on both sides of the argument. But, I realize by being pro life, that is a definite stance with no room for change; whereas, pro choice still leaves the choice of life or not. And I feel women should have the right to their own bodies, including their fetus.

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