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To: SilentServiceCPO
What is clear though, is that committed gay partners do not have the same civil rights as their heterosexual counterparts.

They lack nothing that can't be remedied by signing a contract and power of attorney between themselves.

151 posted on 03/14/2005 2:25:18 PM PST by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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To: FreedomCalls
They lack nothing that can't be remedied by signing a contract and power of attorney between themselves.

Not the case. Social Security survivor benefits, tax-free inheritance, spousal privilege in court testimony....lots of things can't be secured without marriage or at least a civil union. And it depends on the state. Virginia makes even private contracts between gays for marriage-like arrangements void.

156 posted on 03/14/2005 2:29:29 PM PST by nyg4168
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To: FreedomCalls
What about tax benefits, the presumed right (in the absence of a power of attorney) to make medical decisions, the presumed right of inheritance, social security benefits, etc, etc, etc
183 posted on 03/14/2005 3:00:55 PM PST by SilentServiceCPO
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