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Collins focuses on 'special rights' for homosexuals
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel 11/20/2007

Susan Collins is at it again! Ostensibly unaware of constituent woes -- high taxes, runaway fuel costs and a declining economy -- she seems determined to dwell upon lesser matters.

Indeed, the staunch advocate of laissez-aller bipartisanship is now ready to compromise the traditions and values of this great nation. Of course, this should come of no surprise. Collins (genus and species Poseuse republicanus) has habitually flouted the will of people in order to manipulate voter demographics to prolong her D.C. sinecure. This time, she's advocating "special rights" for homosexuals, while deftly stroking the libertine-without-borders wine and cheese crowd who champion la cause célèbre.

It's high time that the rogue meanderings of politicians like Collins et al. are held in check by the unvoiced majority whose faith and trust have been repeatedly violated. The senator's errant position on the issue of "special rights" is indefensible and begs immediate attention.

Letters, e-mails and phone calls expressing outrage -- demanding that she reconsider the consequences of her actions on this matter -- are in order. Rejecting mediocrity and error will go a long way towards restoring the democratic process back to the majority. If we are persistent and unfailing, the voice of the people will once again resound with dignity and honor in the highest offices of this country and our children's future will know the promise that freedom and duty ensure.

John Dumont

Monmouth

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Cameron of Renton, WA
Nov 21, 2007 3:57 PM
I’m 21. I don’t support special rights for gay people but I do support equal rights for gay people. I am not for “gay rights”; I am for “rights for gay people”. I like Susan Collins a lot! Thanks. report abuse
RickinVa of Alexandria, VA
Nov 21, 2007 10:55 AM
Whoa, Jim . . .tell us what you REALLY think . .report abuse
Jim Clark of Augusta, ME
Nov 20, 2007 3:07 PM
Great letter John. McLellan suggest you go to the library and look up the words over three letters in a big book called a dictionary. Homosexuals.... all of a sudden we should bow to their perveted way of thinking ..... OMG....let's not offend anyone, including these abnormal freaks! report abuse
Brian of West Gardiner, ME
Nov 20, 2007 1:22 PM
Although I dont agree with her views on homosexuality, I will cast a vote for her rather than waste it on tommy-boy allen!!!report abuse

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