A few weeks ago, even the most ardent defenders of traditional marriage in Maryland didn’t see how they could stop the enactment of gay marriage legislation in their state. But just when passage seemed inevitable, concerned citizens of all political stripes banded together and convinced enough lawmakers to remove their support that the bill has been shelved for at least a year. So what brought these activists together? What message got the attention of lawmakers? And where does the debate go from here? We ask Maryland Delegate Donald Dwyer, the leading opponent of the gay marriage bill in the Maryland legislature.