I join my GLBT friends in sadness this morning over the results of the Maine vote to repeal the state's legislative victory legalizing same-sex marriage. Meanwhile out on the other cost, Washington voters voiced their support for domestic partnerships.
Amidst the gray from Maine there is one bright shining promise: returns from the University of Maine were running more than 80-20 in favor of marriage equality. Those votes are the future. The moral arc of the universe is long, but it does bend toward justice.
As Bishop Robinson said in Maine over the weekend, "We're in this for the long haul. Keep your energy up and your focus clear. We can be in it for the long haul because we know how this is gonna end: full equality."
I spent election night ignoring the politics of the moment (after voting), and concentrating on the work of arc bending. The local More Light Presbyterians chapter board, which I co-moderate, had its monthly meeting and we spent two hours in an energetic conversation about movement building, public witness and outreach.
We are in this for the long haul, and we know how this is going to end. As Sen. Kennedy said, the work goes on, the dream endures, the hope shall never die.
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I am a bi person deeply in love with two people -- a man and a woman.
The three of us have a wonderful, loving relationship.
I do hope you will remember US in your work of arc-bending.
Polyamorous people like me MUST be included as laws change!
For the life of me, I simply CANNOT understand why marriage should be limited to just two people.
One person CAN and DOES love two, three, four people, and sometimes more!
Do NOT forget your polyamorous brothers and sisters!
Do NOT HATE us! Our love needs affirmation, validation, and acceptance.
Thank you.
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