Attorney Bryan Dench’s column Oct. 30 supporting a yes vote on Question 1 poses an interesting question on morality in law. Should it be defined by hard-right biblical literalists who vote, even though they are in the minority, or should it be defined by the Legislature and ratified by voters?

I’m mad about the religious right meddling so shamelessly in the Terry Schiavo case, and so are most Americans.

I’m mad about government spending on any religious groups (unconstitutional).

I’m mad at people who assert, and wish to impose, their view that all abortion is immoral and, therefore, should be illegal. So if a father rapes his 12-year-old daughter, forcing her to bear the child is moral? I think not.

I consider myself moderate and did vote to overturn gay-rights legislation years ago. That was because of frustration with gays cruising around Lake Auburn and rest stops, as well as acceptance of frail arguments about “special” rights.

I am voting no this time, because all discrimination against law-abiding citizens should be illegal, and society should stop harassing people because of their genetic makeup. The arguments that people don’t have to be gay, but choose to, are just plain stupid.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you; judge not lest ye be judged; and stop casting stones, please. People are tired of the stone-casting and need to get out and vote on Nov. 8.

Richard S. Whiting, Auburn