Lawmakers run a muck! I can hear you say, “What else is new.” I concede that the temptation for apathy is there. A shrug of the shoulder, a shake of the head, and one more collective sigh of disgust ripples across the state of Maine. Augusta shows its’ true colors once again. Government for the people and by the people has decided to ignore the people.

For the third time, the citizens of Maine have to remind Representatives what it means to represent. To me, this third People’s Referendum is more than protecting the tradition of marriage. It’s about confronting the blind arrogance of the politicians who think they can circumvent the will of the people.

I don’t know about your home, but in my house my children have to ask the same parent who said, “No” if they want a variance of that edict. Of course, they try to work the system and play one parent against the other, but they soon find out that Mom and Dad have been around that block a time or two. It doesn’t work. Dad or Mom said, “No” and Dad or Mom has to change their mind before the kids want to proceed.

Well, the people said, “No” on gay marriage…twice already. We the people have to change our mind before Augusta can proceed, but the politicians are trying to circumnavigate Maine citizens with their own legislation to legalize gay marriage. So once again, it falls to the Mainers to remind the boys and girls out of the State House what it means to represent the people. It’s not like we don’t have enough to do trying to survive this economy and keep a little money for ourselves, after Augusta gets its cut. I’m sure we can find time to do the lawmakers’ job, too.

I’m not sure liberals know the definition of no, represent and representative. It’s no wonder that folks who support gay marriage are signing this petition. They think the people should decide. Liberals are employing the tired old tactic of a spoiled child. They keep nagging in hopes an authority will wear down and give in. Let’s not be apathetic. Let’s remind Augusta who said, “No” in the first place. So, if someone approaches you with a petition to sign; remember it’s about marriage, and sending blind, arrogant lawmakers a message.

Oh, Daniel Webster defines no represent and representative as follows:

no- 1. not at all 2. nay; not so: used to deny, refuse or disagree ADJ.: not any, not one N: 1. refusal or denial 2. A negative vote

represent- 1. To present to the mind 2. To present a likeness of 3. To describe 4. To stand for; symbolize 5. To be the equivalent of 6. To act 7. To act in place of by conferred authority 8. To serve as an example of

representative- ADJ. 1.representing 2. Of or based on a representation of the people by elected delegates 3. Typical. N. 1. Example or type 2. One authorized to act for others

3. member of the lower house of congress or of a state legislature.