Sounds like someone just shattered your nirvana. Of course they CAN do whatever they want as a private company. The question is should someone who runs a company with that type of philosophy be worthy of someone's vote for the US Senate. I'm more than comfortable saying NO NO NO.
And as for your comment about them being on the dole, someone needs to get their head out of the sand. The average HOMO couple has a combined household income that would make your wife blush.