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A Helena judge has ruled against six gay couples seeking the same legal protections as married couples.
He says the question of granting gay couples the benefits, without allowing them to get married, is best left to the legislative process.
The gay couples weren’t asking for the right to marry in the lawsuit against the state. Rather they wanted be able to make burial, health care and other decisions, while enjoying such benefits as jointly filing taxes.
Originally posted by sonofliberty1776
Even though I find homosexuality repugnant, there should be equal protection under civil law. They should be entitled to the same legal, civil benefits as anybody else.
All men are created equal
Originally posted by RicoMarston
Originally posted by sonofliberty1776
Even though I find homosexuality repugnant, there should be equal protection under civil law. They should be entitled to the same legal, civil benefits as anybody else.
that's refreshing on two fronts; a homophobe who knows the word "repugnant" AND is willing to adhere to the principles of our nation. I won't get into your personal feelings about the gays, you're free to get the "willies" from two dudes touching "willies." i'm just glad to hear an anti-gay person admit that their personal feelings shouldn't trump the constitution. our nation was intended to be a bastion of freedom and tolerance, a safe haven for oppressed peoples from all over the world, even if they are gay muslims who hate 24 and American Idol.
Originally posted by Wildbob77
You can hire a lawyer and get those rights (like a medical power of attorney) etc all set up regardless of you are married to someone or not.
This case was about spousal benefits. You can't be a spouse unless you're married.
Rather they wanted be able to make burial, health care and other decisions, while enjoying such benefits as jointly filing taxes.
Originally posted by Vitchilo
He says the question of granting gay couples the benefits, without allowing them to get married, is best left to the legislative process.
The gay couples weren’t asking for the right to marry in the lawsuit against the state. Rather they wanted be able to make burial, health care and other decisions, while enjoying such benefits as jointly filing taxes.
Why there is even a debate on that shocks me. EQUAL RIGHTS TO EVERYONE... All men are created equal... except in Montana?
Originally posted by sepermeru
reply to post by abecedarian
Oh, please, don't be so goofy. Obviously people have the right to marry the man or woman they love, not just any random person. Can you explain how gay men and women have the same right you do to marry the person you love?
I seriously doubt that if somehow you were only allowed to marry someone of the same gender, you wouldn't feel it was unfair. Maybe you'll try to claim that now just to be contrary, but even if it were true, you would be extremely unusual.edit on 22-4-2011 by sepermeru because: edit button is my best friend