Those who want to repeal Maine’s anti-discrimination law with a “yes” vote on Question 1 base their argument on a definition of marriage that reflects their own religious beliefs and traditions. When I was young, similar religious arguments were used to defend segregation and ban interracial marriage.

It was wrong then and it’s wrong now.

What a “yes” vote amounts to is the granting of special rights to those of a particular religious belief. That’s discrimination.

I encourage a “no” vote on Question 1 to support equality for all Maine citizens.

Noel Smith, Auburn