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Governor Reverses Opposition to Expanded Gambling

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:07:27 PST

BREAKING NEWS

In a stunning reversal of his long-held opposition to gambling, Governor John Baldacci has reached a compromise with the Penobscot Nation which will allow a major expansion of gambling in the state. In a hearing before the Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee in Augusta, Representative Mitchell of the Penobscot Nation revealed that a meeting was held in the Governor's Office during which the Governor reversed his opposition to LD 1731. The Governor had earlier stated that the bill would allow for a major expansion of gambling in Maine.

Augusta Seeks Major Expansion of Gambling 'Industry'

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:39:03 PST

Lawmakers in Augusta are poised for a major expansion of gambling with the help of new legislation that has escaped the notice of much of the public. Spurred on by the success of Hollywood Slots, legislators have put forward a plan in which the state government will directly control slot machines and casino gambling, both of which have a long association with organized crime, and were formerly criminal activities under Maine law. The laws governing gambling in Maine are still listed in the Maine criminal statutes between "Assault and Battery" and "Bigamy."

Hands Around the Capitol

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:32:58 PST

The annual Hands around the Capitol Rally and March took place this past Saturday in Augusta. The annual event, which is organized by Maine Right to Life, is intended as a public expression of mourning for the loss of life caused by abortion since the passage of the Supreme Court decision Rowe v. Wade.

To judge from the standing-room only crowd, the Pro-Life movement is growing rapidly. The crowd was larger than in earlier years, and was estimated at 400 - 500 people. Further evidence for the growing strength of the Pro-Life movement are the buses going to the March for Life event in Washington on January 20 - 23rd. Seats on the buses have already been fully booked, and there is a waiting list for cancellations.

Press Release

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:01:55 PST

In January last year, the homosexual rights lobby used Senator Dennis Damon to introduce a bill to legalize same sex marriage. Not only did the bill legalize same sex marriage, it made all terms pertaining to the family, words such as 'husband and wife', 'father and mother,' gender neutral. It was a travesty to introduce such a bill at a time of deep economic crisis, a fact acknowledged by Governor John Baldacci, the most liberal governor in Maine history.

The bill was shepherded through the Maine Legislature by Larry Bliss, a homosexual activist from California, now head of the Judiciary Committee. During the campaign to repeal the law, the No on 1 side offered a sanitized view of same sex marriage, marketing their product with commercials which showed 'married' homosexual couples and their children, all smiling, healthy, and content in a typical Maine setting.

Governor "More Committed Than Ever to Same Sex Marriage"

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:33:38 PST

In a scene straight out of Caligula's palace or one of Nero's infamous garden parties, Maine's Governor Baldacci dined with same sex marriage supporters in Boston, while a pair of homosexual acrobats, suspended from the ceiling by a sash, twirled round and round in the air, their colorful capes flowing out behind them. The $225 per plate affair was intended to honor politicians who have done the most to help the cause of same sex marriage, and came less than two weeks after the repeal of the same sex marriage law by the voters of Maine.

State House Called on Religion During Gay Marriage Debate

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:06:20 PST

Following the repeal of Maine's same sex marriage law, the public heard many angry comments from gay activists who claimed religion was the deciding factor in their loss. Religion was indeed an important consideration for many voters, but it is not generally known that during the debate over the same sex marriage law, legislators in Augusta made frequent reference to their own religious principles. The following quotes, excerpted from speeches made in the Maine Legislature, show that lawmakers often invoked religion to justify their positions for or against gay marriage. The quotes provide a fascinating insight into the thinking of our lawmakers, and are on occasion unintentionally amusing, or in the case of the remarks by the Senate President, tragic.

Closed-Door Meeting on Gay Marriage - The "Tip of the Iceberg"

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:29:44 PST

The Capitol Building was blanketed in white Wednesday, as snow and wind forced the postponement of a controversial meeting between Maine Senate President Elizabeth H. (Libby) Mitchell (Democrat - Kennebec County) and the leader of the state's largest homosexual rights organization. The secret, closed-door meeting came to light after a memo was released to the Christian Civic League as part of an investigation into the close cooperation between certain legislators and the homosexual rights movement. The title of the memo "Next Step" indicates that the meeting was going to be a strategy session on how to win gay marriage in Maine, despite the recent referendum in which a majority of voters voted to repeal the existing same sex marriage law.

Same-Sex Marriage Secret Augusta Meeting Press Release

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:46:26 PST

The Christian Civic League of Maine has learned that Maine Senate President Elizabeth H. (Libby) Mitchell (Democrat - Kennebec County) is planning to hold a closed-door, high-level strategy meeting at her office in the Capitol with the leading proponents of homosexual marriage in the state on Wednesday, December 9th. The meeting will be attended by State Senator Mitchell; Zachary L. (Zach) Heiden, Legal Director of the Maine Civil Liberties Union; Betsy Smith, Executive Director of EqualityMaine; and Katherine R. (Kate) Knox, an attorney for the Portland-based law firm Bernstein Shur, Sawyer, & Nelson and lobbyist for EqualityMaine.

The Christian Civic League of Maine calls on the Senate President to open this meeting to the press and to the public. Deliberating on this matter in secret contravenes the most basic principle of our democratic form of government: that all matters concerning the public will be discussed openly and freely.

Victory on Question One

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:40:09 PST

The Christian Civic League of Maine has issued the following press release on the success of the People's Veto of the same sex marriage law. The League thanks its faithful friends and supporters for all they have done to protect marriage and the families of Maine.

The Christian Civic League of Maine welcomes the news of the win on Question 1. Shortly before the election, the League predicted that homosexual marriage would eventually be decisively and finally defeated. The League saw that the common sense of the people, combined with the Biblical truth about homosexuality would win out over any cynical manipulation of the political process.

Press Conference Sheds Light on Same Sex Marriage Debate

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:34:37 PST

Three leaders of the pro-family movement appeared at a press conference in Augusta on Wednesday to expose the hidden agenda of the same sex marriage movement. The press conference was heavily attended by reporters who in addition to hearing the unvarnished truth about the homosexual rights movement, got a much-needed lecture on journalistic ethics.

After the three pro-family leaders huddled for prayer, Paul Madore, director of the Maine Grassroots Coalition opened the press conference by saying that the campaign for homosexual marriage was like a Hollywood production, "a "Rocky" movie in which the referee is on the fight." Throughout the press conference, Madore faulted the media for their blatantly obvious double standard in the battle over homosexual marriage.

State Board Rubber Stamps Hollywood Slots Requests

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:52:00 PST

An audiotape of the September meeting of the Maine State Gambling Control Board reveals that - in the words of one board member - the board has "given Hollywood Slots everything it asked for." The audiotape also reveals a board which takes a compliant approach towards requests from Hollywood Slots, and a board chairman who seems eager to cater to the whims of the owners of the gambling establishment in Bangor.

State Senator Says Gay Marriage Will Cost People of Faith

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:23:12 PST

In the final minutes before the vote on the gay marriage bill, State Senator Debra Plowman rose from her seat and delivered a stinging rebuke to those legislators who had criticized people of faith in the debate over gay marriage. She also pointed out that if the ill-advised bill passed, people of faith would be compelled by law to approve of conduct that violates the deepest principles of their faith.

Legislator Tells Why He Voted for Same Sex Marriage

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:33:12 PST

In the vote on same sex marriage in May, at least two votes were cast for personal reasons. One such 'yes' vote was cast by Senator Larry Bliss, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Another 'yes' vote was cast by Representative Terry Morrison.

"No Time for Another Experiment"

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:08:41 PST

The highly controversial same sex marriage bill was the most hotly-contested bill in the history of the Maine Legislature. Many memorable statements came out of the debate on the bill, but no commentary was better reasoned or more persuasive than the following remarks by Representative David C. Burns, a former Maine State Trooper.

Maine Senator Says, 'Harness the Power of Homosexuality'

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:54:49 PST

State Senator Larry Bliss, a homosexual activist from California, is recognized as the driving force behind the same sex marriage law. In the debate which led up to the vote on the law, Bliss made many astonishing claims. Bliss made the following remarks during a debate on the bill in the Maine Legislature on April 30th. After the final vote took place, Bliss was made President of the Senate for a day so he could sign the law on behalf of the other senators.

Same Sex Fundraiser Draws Nationwide Attention

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:03:22 PST

John Baldacci's presence at a posh fundraiser in Portland for same sex marriage is not going unnoticed. It is being widely touted in the gay blogosphere, and newspapers which cater to the homosexual subculture.

Democrat County Chairwoman Says She Cast Spell on Member of League

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:12:07 PST

When it comes to prayer in school, or opposition to homosexual rights, Democrats are quick to insist on a strict separation of church and state. So we wonder what their reaction will be to the following comments by the Chairwoman of the Kennebec County Democrats.

League Congratulates Maine on a Successful Petition Drive

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:14:28 PST

Michael S. Heath, the Executive Director of the Christian Civic League, has issued a press release congratulating the people of Maine on a successful petition drive.

Christian Grandmother Led Away from Legislative Work Session on Same Sex Marriage Bill

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:11:08 PST

Elaine Graham bears her cross in the Maine State House.

A careless remark at a legislative session in Augusta on Tuesday provoked an unexpected response from a member of the public. The fourteen-member Judiciary Committee met Tuesday to vote on sending the bill to the Maine Senate. Much of the work session was routine, but when Representative Cynthia Dill told how she had arrived at her decision on the most important and dangerous bill ever to reach the Maine Legislature, someone from the public decided they had had enough.

At one point in the session, Representative Dill turned to a fellow legislator and stated that 'her decision came naturally" and "was made in a split-second." Dill went on to claim that same sex marriage "was not a moral issue." At that point, Elaine Graham, a dedicated supporter of traditional marriage shouted "It is a moral issue!" several times, then joined other protestors in the hallway where she displayed a sign opposing same sex marriage. She was eventually escorted from the building by capitol police.

Thousands Attend Same-Sex Marriage Public Hearing

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:04:59 PST

MFPC Director Mike Heath Issues Statement Opposing Legislation

Paul Madore and Mike Heath

Over three thousand people, Christians, activists, leaders, and government officials attended the Maine Legislature's Judiciary Committee Public Hearing for Legislative Documents LD 1020, "An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom" (sponsored by State Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Trenton) and LD 1118 "An Act to Expand Rights for Maine Families" (sponsored by State Rep. Leslie Fossel, R-Alna) on April 22nd in Augusta.

Michael Heath, Maine Family Policy Council Executive Director, issued a statement at the public hearing, which read in part:

"This decision is about ultimate things. This decision is about truth. Marriage, like love, can never be on a slippery slope. It is not possible for it to evolve. Marriage is a permanent thing, like the morning sun. Reject today's primal urge for pleasure. Choose the truth. Preserve marriage. Amen."