[wagglebee]

OU spokesperson Hub Burton responded to the criticism, explaining that in extending domestic-partner benefits only to same-sex couples, OU "chose to focus on those who don't have the right to get legally married. ... This is a matter of economic fairness."

This is absurd! Now the left wants to financially reward homosexuality and at the same time punish unmarried heterosexuals.

[atomicpossum]

OU spokesperson Hub Burton responded to the criticism, explaining that in extending domestic-partner benefits only to same-sex couples, OU "chose to focus on those who don't have the right to get legally married. ... This is a matter of economic fairness."

How about brothers? Doesn't one brother have the right to put his brother on his insurance?

[AlbertWang]

What if I want two wives? Why won't they cover my Kids I had on the side (think Jesse Jackson)?

Once we open this up the mess gets bigger and bigger.

[weegee]

The Supreme Court needs to smack this crap down. "Equal protection" prohibits this type of discrimination. If same sex sodomy cannot be outlawed, the university cannot discriminate based on the sex of the unmarried live-in.

[nothingnew]

"Homos are more equal than others."

This is just the tip of the fagberg folks.

FMCDH(BITS)

[longtermmemmory]

Discrimination based on private sexual behavior.

Rewarding one specific sexual practice to the detriment of others.

Whoever is at the university is legally and stupendously stupid.

[Mamzelle]

How interesting--how do these homosexual "partners" manage their "divorces"? Do they just break up and stop getting benefits?

Seems to me that this is also highly discriminatory against the polyamorous community.

[Always Right]

The school defines domestic partners as individuals who are of the same sex, and share a regular and permanent residence, have a committed personal relationship

I would call that a 'roommate'...

[LibertarianLiz]

Some years ago, my husband worked for a small firm that offered medical benefits only to the employee. Spouses and children were not covered. We had to buy separate coverage for myself and out two daughters.

I believe as homosexuals push for this stuff, that companies are going to look at the bottom line for covering this stuff and benefits for employees only will become the standard benefit.

[little jeremiah]

Homosexual Agenda Ping. I just can't get out of here! More and more crap coming down the chute. Remember the Tsunami of Sludge? Comin' atcha!

Sooo, two men or two women claiming a "relationship" - IOW, they live together and practice mutual sodomy - get rewarded. How special.

Let me know if anyone wants on/off this pinglist.

I noticed one comment - what about two BROTHERS? Why the he!! not? I hope bunches of brothers, and sisters, start applying. Or mothers and daughters, fathers and sons. Or just two regular "normal" room mates.

[randog]

...extend them to straight employees, "which I have to think would (financially) cripple the benefits package at OU."

Exactly, now please explain to me how private businesses are supposed to support this?

[valkyrieanne]

Lawsuit! Lawsuit!

[Protagoras]

This is absurd! Now the left wants to financially reward homosexuality and at the same time punish unmarried heterosexuals.

Same crime, same time.