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...or our rights and any semblance of Human Dignity anyway. 
By GLENN ADAMS, Associated Press Writer
Thu Jul 28, 8:07 PM ET
AUGUSTA, Maine - Voters will decide in November whether to repeal Maine's newly enacted gay rights law, the state's chief elections officer said Thursday after qualifying the measure for the ballot.
The declaration by Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap sets into motion what will be the latest in a series of battles at the ballot box over over gay marriage around the country.
News of the approval was hailed by Christian leaders who are spearheading the campaign.
"Forcibly sending them all to Ex-Gay Camps is next on our agenda, Praise the Lord," said Tim Russell of the Christian Civic League of Maine. "Clearly, 56,650 signatures in 80 days is a big hill to climb, and we climbed it."
As passed by the Legislature earlier this year, the law would protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit based on their sexual orientation. Twice before, Maine voters have rejected similar legislation.
Supporters of the gay rights law, which has been put on hold pending the Nov. 8 vote's outcome, said Thursday's announcement came as no surprise.
"We all knew this was going to happen," said Jesse Connolly, operations director for Maine Won't Discriminate. Connolly said his group has been organizing for the vote since late last year, and is now actively canvassing voters, organizing fund-raising and building alliances.
Thu Jul 28, 8:07 PM ET
AUGUSTA, Maine - Voters will decide in November whether to repeal Maine's newly enacted gay rights law, the state's chief elections officer said Thursday after qualifying the measure for the ballot.
The declaration by Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap sets into motion what will be the latest in a series of battles at the ballot box over over gay marriage around the country.
News of the approval was hailed by Christian leaders who are spearheading the campaign.
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As passed by the Legislature earlier this year, the law would protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit based on their sexual orientation. Twice before, Maine voters have rejected similar legislation.
Supporters of the gay rights law, which has been put on hold pending the Nov. 8 vote's outcome, said Thursday's announcement came as no surprise.
"We all knew this was going to happen," said Jesse Connolly, operations director for Maine Won't Discriminate. Connolly said his group has been organizing for the vote since late last year, and is now actively canvassing voters, organizing fund-raising and building alliances.
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