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Can’t even describe  how elated we are to live in Maine, where, at every opportunity, our decisionmakers have stood FOR equality, fairness and justice.

From all of us at the Maine Women’s Lobby: Thank you, Governor Baldacci.

Here’s my favorite part of his statement:

“In the past, I opposed gay marriage while supporting the idea of civil unions,” Governor Baldacci said. “I have come to believe that this is a question of fairness and of equal protection under the law, and that a civil union is not equal to civil marriage.”

“Article I in the Maine Constitution states that ‘no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor be denied the equal protection of the laws, nor be denied the enjoyment of that person’s civil rights or be discriminated against.”

Now, it’s time to talk to our friends, family, and neighbors, about the importance of upholding these protections at the ballot box.