Court: Businesses can't deny discounts to gay domestic partners

AP ^ | 8/1/5 | LISA LEFF

[SmithL]

Welcome to California.

[VRWCmember]

They should make the butches play from the back tees then.

[Gabz]

Does the same ruling hold true for unmarried heterosexual couples?

[CharlesWayneCT]

Why can't any person then bring any other person and get the freebie?

Why do we continue to let our judges pass laws.

[ClearCase_guy]

I fully expect that in some similar cases, the organization which is affected will say "Fine. No benefits for partners."

And a lot of people will (justifiably) become angry "My wife and I used to golf there all the time. Then the homosexuals got the rules changed, and now my wife and I can't afford to belong. But I drive past and see Adam and Steve traipsing around with pink golf bags. Grrrrrrrrr."

[rintense]

Exactly! It has to otherwise it would be discrimination, even though liberals will argue that gays can't marry but straights can.

[satchmodog9]

I thought private... never mind.

[montag813]

Does the same ruling hold true for unmarried heterosexual couples?

the answer is no, but the ACLU would have no objection to expanding it there. anything that can undermine traditional culture and religion is their goal.

[FormerLib]

Hey, who are you to say that a family unit must consist of only TWO people, you monogamistic bigot? /wise-guy mode off

[Ruth A.]

"impermissible marital status discrimination."

The slippery slop to tax credit, insurance, ... Marriage status is that and it is in the interest of society to encourage heterosexual marriage.

[Last Dakotan]

"impermissible marital status discrimination."

When was that law passed?

[Gabz]

Had they granted the discount to unmarried heterosexual couples, I could see the arguement for other unmarrieds........but since the other unmarrieds now get it, it should hold true for the unmarried hetero couple.

However, the part that gets me more than anything is that this is a private club - the courts have no business involved in their policies IMO.

[siunevada]

Welcome to California.

The beauties of a permanent Democratic majority in the legislature. Motto: We'll pass any law you can dream up and then some!

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

But but but.....I thought it was all about privacy and not about using the force of gov't to stamp out the moral beliefs of others.

[Gabz]

the answer is no, but the ACLU would have no objection to expanding it there.

THe ACLU HAD better make sure it is expanded there.

[Gabz]

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Hey, and just how many times does one person have to have sex with another person before he/she/it gets the benefits? If it's about living together, what about roommates that do not have sex together?

[Gabz]

There you go!!!!!

[FormerLib]

My cat can golf, but he's usually only good for 9 holes before he needs a nap.

[One Proud Dad]

Take solis that Steve and Adam will not be members long both of the club and this planet. They will be heading toward warmer temperatures as they put their putters in other peoples holes.