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Gay couples have all the rights and privileges of married couples

actually they don't, I know a lawyer who is handling the case of a gay couple who did a will, power of attorney, and domestic partnership (in CA). The deceased's family came in and sued to get control of his assets as next of kin. So far the court found in their favor, a married couple wouldn't have to worry about it.

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actually they don't, I know a lawyer who is handling the case of a gay couple who did a will, power of attorney, and domestic partnership (in CA). The deceased's family came in and sued to get control of his assets as next of kin. So far the court found in their favor, a married couple wouldn't have to worry about it.

Sounds like the homosexual couple had a bad lawyer. Or else the real issue is the horrendous judicial system in this country that allows frivolous lawsuits a place at the table. Legal documents properly executed by competent adults should ALWAYS hold up in court. The red herring of "rights" and "privileges" not being recognized by these activists needs to be exposed for what it is - a big political lie. Sure, there are isolated cased where this might happen, but we never have - should never - legislated on such an important issue on the basis of the rare exceptions. Otherwise, all laws should be declared void because, after all "I was speeding because I needed to get to the doctor."