There is one issue I'd like to comment on, one that has a special place in the hearts and minds of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The new mantra of the neo-conservative minority: "Let the people vote." A noble idea. Let us let all the people vote. Why not? It's what the people want isn't it? Right? It's democracy after all? Is it not? Of course, in truth, by "the people" they (the neo-conservative think-tank) mean those who have their beliefs should vote. Not me. I might as well stay home. They don't want my vote on marriage. But they will get it, you be sure of that. I will gladly nullify one of their votes with mine. When it comes right down to it, we should not vote. None of us. This vote should not take place. Not now. Not ever. Why? Because it is a slippery slope when we play god with the rights of man. Let's take a practical approach.... If we vote and this amendment (limiting marriage to one man and one woman) is passed who benefi...