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Upcoming EventsWhy Marriage
There are as many reasons for "Why Marriage" as there are people in Maine.
- Marriage is about supporting two people who make a lifelong commitment to each other.
- Marriage is about providing legal protections for parents and their children.
- Marriage is about strong families and strong communities.
Gay and lesbian families are an important part of our community in Maine. They deserve the legal protections that come only through a legal marriage.
Mainers Answer the Question "Why Marriage"
Hear from just a few of the thousands of Mainers who have raised their voices in support of marriage for gay and lesbian families:
High School Senior
"I want Maine to support marriage for same-sex couples so that it can be the place where I build my future."Lifelong Republican and World War II Veteran
"A woman at my polling place asked me, 'Do you believe in equality for gay and lesbian people?', I was pretty surprised to be asked a question like that. I asked her: 'What do you think our boys died for at Omaha Beach' ?Robert Talbot, Bangor 8th Generation Mainer
"I remember that 40 years ago even people in Maine told us it was wrong to get married. That blacks and whites should never marry. People say the same thing now about gay and lesbian couples. It was wrong 40 years ago; it's wrong now."
Paul Rediker, Fort Fairfield Catholic Father of Two
"I'm sort of like a bear protecting my cubs. I have two daughters - one straight, one gay. One is going to fulfill her lifelong dream this summer to be married on my lawn. The other one can't marry in this state, yet. But I'm sure she will one day because Maine is moving along in the right direction."
Seth Wessler, Litchfield Son of Lesbian Parents
"My older brother and I were raised to believe in the values that I now believe to be part of what it means to be a Mainer -- commitment to family, hard work, and helping those who are in need."
