[Rockitz]

Looks like civil unions are, for all practical purposes, a reality in Cali. I don't want to be in the same group insurance plans as homosexuals. Their life expectancy is much lower and their health far worse than that of heterosexuals. They made the decision to pursue this lifestyle- they should pay for it. I also don't htin it is a good idea for them to be able to adopt children, but I'm not sure this registry addresses that issue. Other than that, I could care less if they are allowed to inherit property or visit their lovers in the hospital.

[Rockitz]

ooops...... htin = think

[Paleo Conservative]

Didn't California pass an initiative banning precisely this kind of law?

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

The article says it gives them adoption rights. That makes me just sick. You can already draw up a will and leave your things to whomever you want. And you can visit anyone you want in the hospital too. The are only specifically talking about when the patient is in a comma or something and cannot consent. But even then, hospitals cooperate with whatever the family members want. My brother was in a comma and had his wife, his kids, his extended family, and even his girlfriend visiting him. This was at a Catholic hospital too.

What they get with the registry is gov't enforced acceptance.

[Rockitz]

Read right over it- looks like gays in California are now allowed to adopt. While this may be OK for some gay couples, I recall being sent a research article indicating that there were higher child abuse rates in homosexual households.

[Paleo Conservative]

. I also don't think it is a good idea for them to be able to adopt children, but I'm not sure this registry addresses that issue.

Don't be naive. Maybe this law doesn't authorize gay adoptions, but the next one will.

[El Oviedo]

Just wait - those gays and lesbians will think of something else to complain about.

How about "Out of the Closet" day of thanksgiving.

[longtermmemmory]

The next step would be to put a referendum on california's next election.

1. Establish marriage as one man one woman.

2. prohibit civil unions.

3. outlaw homosexual adoption.

Remember CF only has very urban areas as gorezones, the rest of the state is Bush country.

[DirtyHarryY2K]

Bad news for the children.

Civil unions/homo-adoption a legal reality in Cal-i-forn-ia.

[Mamzelle]

re: but also adds responsibilities like their partner's debt.)))

Joint defendants in lawsuits! Ruin your credit rating! Watch your "partner" clean out your bank account! Pain and expense of "disregistering" divorces!

I may like the idea. Just shut up, already. Have your wedding and your cake, too.

[Mamzelle]

Are you only allowed to "register" one partner at a time? Can you register your golden retriever? A close relative?

How do you "un" register a partner when the bloom is off the rose?

[Lijahsbubbe]

Gay? How mature is that? These people want to be 'married', and they call themselves 'gay'? Grow up.

[Logical me]

And how about that federal 1040. Think the Federal Government will recoznize it?

[asgardshill]

Calif. Gay Couples Now Have Registry Option

Cool. Does Nordstrom's carry AIDS interferon treatment and hospice care on their bridal registry list now?

[little jeremiah]

Homosexual Agenda Ping. I wonder if a referendum in CA for a Constitutional amdendment outlawing domestic partnerships/civil unions could pass.

It would be nice if it could.

I'm sick and tired of this. Any person of any stripe who wants to write a will, draw up power of attorney for someone, own anything jointly, etc etc etc can do it.

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