Michael Heath Places A "HELP WANTED" Ad

by: Louise

Wed Jun 24, 2009 at 09:16:05 AM EDT

I especially like the title; it strikes a particularly desperate tone. And as usual, some of the comments are mind-boggling.

Move to reject gay marriage seeks allies

John Neal's excellent book "Portland Illustrated" gives a fascinating account of the great fire that leveled much of Portland in 1866.

Neal describes how the fire quickly consumed some building materials, leaving other materials intact. Marble columns proved the weakest, fracturing into large, heavy pieces, and collapsing. The most durable was Kennebunk granite, a lighter shade of granite that resisted the hottest flame.

One thing endures longer than Kennebec granite and that is a true idea. The harder men try to cover an idea with falsehood and error, the brighter it shines.

The truth about marriage is just such an idea. The notion that homosexual marriage is normal, and even desirable, has spread quickly, striking deep roots in our society. I note that the greatest writers and thinkers have compared sexual immorality and intemperance to a ravaging fire.

That is why I am confident we will win our battle for the traditional definition of marriage.

Oh, he does like the "fire and brimstone" stuff, huh?

More below the fold, including Heath's attempt at a take-down of a female high school student. Not just any student- the graduating class's VALEDICTORIAN.  

Recently, I was present at a graduation ceremony in Augusta also attended by Gov. John Baldacci. I was saddened to hear a wonderful young valedictorian speak favorably of homosexual marriage. I believe she was merely repeating what she thought was a popular opinion. Perhaps her misperception was reinforced by what she heard from her teachers and the presence of the governor. I was saddened because many of the young people in the audience have been deeply scandalized by adults who do, in fact, know better.

Gov. Baldacci is, after all, the top law enforcement officer in our state. He originally opposed same-sex marriage, but has since changed his opinion for the sake of political expediency.

In the matter of the definition of marriage, the single most important issue ever to confront the people of Maine, the Legislature failed miserably.  

My ultimate goal was to stop the threat posed by homosexual marriage, which I and many others saw as undermining the institution of marriage and the family. A referendum drive is now under way to overturn the homosexual marriage law.

I have no doubt that the traditional definition of marriage will endure much longer than the granite used to build our own state capitol. But it will be up to the people of Maine to see that the petition drive is successful, and without their participation, this is far from a foregone conclusion.

I urge every friend of the institution of marriage and the family to do their utmost to help with the current petition drive.

Apparently the long stretch of rainy weather this month is affecting the signature process. Bummer.

Here's my response to THAT lil tidbit!