[Winona Online Democracy]
Bob,
I didn't find you strident, in fact I couldn't agree with you more. The article is very informative. Some things to think about: If a gay couple has a child or children, in many states only one parent is the legal parent. Consequently if their relationship breaks up, that child is not entitled to child support. Nor would he be entitled to visitation with the non-legal parent- even if that parent had been a stay at home parent doing the primary caregiving. I suppose even at the end of that parent's life that child doesn't automatically have the right (or responsibility) for making end of life and legal decisions for the "parent".
Yes, as the article points out there are a lot of financial advantages that married people are entitled to that gay couples can't utilize, but the consequences on the family can eclipse those. Children and families need the legal rights and securities that marriage provides. There is no way that it is OK for these children to be denied these rights.
Cherisa Templeton
Cherisa >From: "Bob Sebo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Winona] little city? big small town? >Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 19:50:45 -0600 > >[Winona Online Democracy] > >My strident (as I have been told) remarks surrounding gay marriage even followed me to the line at the post office on Saturday morning...it was an old friend, and she was supportive (I think...although she suggested that I might regret my remarks, which I do not)...but it was interesting to get the feedback... > >I'll try and be less strident...and more informative...which is why I am adding this link to a story in the Miami Herald today. > >http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/7952277.htm > >It details some of the challenges that same-sex couples have of making a go of it. It is not a moral argument one way or the other...it is from the paper's business section. > >Bob Sebo >Winona > >PS...I'm still waiting to hear from any libertarians who might be out there...is there anyone named Salyards on this list? >_______________________________________________ >This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy >All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. >No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. >To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit >http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona >Any problems or suggestions can be directed to >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
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