All hell's breaking loose on Beacon Hill, as the Massachusetts legislature meets in constitutional convention over the "hot button gay marriage issue," as I heard it called on the news this morning. There was not only much wrangling and impassioned speechmaking from the legislators themselves (along with a signature slimy move by Speaker Finneran), but out in the hallways there were literally thousands of protesters chanting, shoving, lobbying, and falling to their knees in prayer. I find the number of out-of-state anti-gay activists appalling -- yet I can't believe thoughts like "Those outside agitators should mind their own business" popped into my mind in response. Day 2 should be even crazier...stay tuned...