[concerned about politics]

No one is "forcing" companies to provide benefits to gay couples.

Yes they are. The Salvation Army is fighting it in court as we speak.

[Phantom Lord]

Doesnt the Salvation Army receive federal funds? If it doesnt not, then my memory is wrong. But if it does, it voluntarily entered into an agreement with the Imperial Federal Government (IFG) and now has to play buy its rules. If it doesnt want to abide by the IFGs rules, then don't take the money.