U.S. fights benefits for gay couples

The United States government and Massachusetts are clashing over the issue of extending federal benefits to married same-sex couples, with the Obama administration arguing that the government is not obligated to provide benefits to gay couples.

[just me]

yup just another political manuever by coakly--anything for a vote but 1 more reason she WON'T get mine

[laurie]

why not provide benefits to gays, obama provides it to everyone out of country.

i am not gay, but if obama can provide for lazy ass out of country lowlifes that dont work why cant he provide for decent humans that are working in this country and so what if they are gay.

[pro grun]

that must mean no money for rupaul and me,rats

[Community Organizer]

Meme wrote:

Its time for the handouts to stop, all handouts. Gays, Illegals,lazy,etc. If they aren't handed everything, they just might figure out a way to earn what they need.

Gays typically earn a lot more on average, meaning they pay a lot more in tax too. Ignorant, uneducated, hateful bigoted people like you need to understand that.

[sgreen]

Meme wrote:

Its time for the handouts to stop, all handouts. Gays, Illegals,lazy,etc. If they aren't handed everything, they just might figure out a way to earn what they need.

What "handouts" are you referring to, exactly? This article is about EQUAL RIGHTS for all U.S. citizens (all citizens treated equally), a concept enshrined in our founding documents that any patriotic person supports.

[Frank]

SAL wrote:

I'm SO tired listening, reading-- gays & Lesbians have been doing well for years, eons-- and now we are to have a country that will be the mess up our once fine country--
STOP, please-- STOP-- DON'T MESS UP OUR CHILDREN

I would like to know how is it me being Gay has messed up the Kids. I have kids and they are just fine, I fully support them and take care of them. They are doing very well in School and overall in Life!
As far as the Gay Marriage debate, I should have the same rights as you and other Hetro Couples. This is a Civil Rights issue and people like you have NO right to vote on My rights.!!! I love my Partner and if something should happen to him, I Have no rights as it stands now (Federal Rights/Benefits) If something should happen to either of us.
We all deserve, no should be able to have the Same right to be married and afford the Federal Benefits as you and everyone else has the right to!!.
I am so proud that Coakley has filed this Suit and it standing up for all of us!!!

[Frank]

professor wrote:

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I am really sorry for your kids! Their lives are ruined!!!

Dont Feel Bad for my Kids and their Lives are NOT Ruined!!!
My kids are doing very Well in School and in Life! You dont have a Clue what my Kids or how they are doing! Just because their Father is Gay has not affected them, I have a very Strong relationship with them and take good care of them. So Keep your Rude and unwanted Comments to yourself!!!!

[Alice T]

When will Massachusetts have gone far enough in casting aside tradition?

Why do Gays get special consideration when polygamists are discriminated against in liberal Massachusetts? Polygamy has been practiced for thousands of years, yet it is not legal in Massachusetts. Gay marriage has never been legal historically, so why the sudden acceptance over the more traditional polygamy?

Does this sound ridiculous or sarcastic? It's not. Ultimately, polygamy will be legalized. How can one argue against it if you favor Gay marriage. Imagine 2 married Gay men arguing that polygamy is immoral. That would be absurd.

Then what's next after polygamy? We're on a slippery slope, and those who deny it are disingenuous.

[Community Organizer]

Frank wrote:

<quoted text>Dont Feel Bad for my Kids and their Lives are NOT Ruined!!!
My kids are doing very Well in School and in Life! You dont have a Clue what my Kids or how they are doing! Just because their Father is Gay has not affected them, I have a very Strong relationship with them and take good care of them. So Keep your Rude and unwanted Comments to yourself!!!!

Amen. Professor is an evil, twisted old man whose heart is filled with nothing but hate.

[manwolf]

I've had it with Obama's lying, two-faced BS. He's lost my vote in the next election.

[manwolf]

SAL wrote:

I'm SO tired listening, reading-- gays & Lesbians have been doing well for years, eons-- and now we are to have a country that will be the mess up our once fine country--
STOP, please-- STOP-- DON'T MESS UP OUR CHILDREN

The overwhelming majority of children across the planet are being raised by hetero- parents, half of whom abandon their marriages and their children in sordid abusive, domestically-violent homes and divorce proceedings. Some of those children are being raised competently and lovingly by same-sex parents. So, next time, before you speak, think -- i.e., if you're at all equipped to do it.

[citizen]

Frank wrote:

<quoted text>Dont Feel Bad for my Kids and their Lives are NOT Ruined!!!
My kids are doing very Well in School and in Life! You dont have a Clue what my Kids or how they are doing! Just because their Father is Gay has not affected them, I have a very Strong relationship with them and take good care of them. So Keep your Rude and unwanted Comments to yourself!!!!

Don't pay them any mind Frank, a lot of us, though we don't go around shouting it from the rooftops, support the gay community. You and your family deserve as many rights as heterosexual couples.
Ignore these fools that bash, they must be very unhappy people.

[manwolf]

Alice T wrote:

Gay marriage has never been legal historically,

??? It's a legal contract is places all over the world, and has been for a very long time.

[manwolf]

professor wrote:

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Where did you get "your" children?

Perhaps from dysfunctional, failed, abusive hetero- relationships where they typically abandon their kids? Counties everywhere have a generous supply of these kids.

[Jerry]

professor wrote:

WOW!!! massholes are even worse than oBUMa! Obuma is right winger for assochusets Coakly - gay promoter and sexual maniac!!! Can these perverts perform their sexual activity between themselves without getting taxpayers money ( benefits) for that? When they stop cramming into our trouts their sexual toys???

LMAO!! So true. It is so rude of them to try this with out even giving the voters a reach around.

[Alice T]

manwolf wrote:

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??? It's a legal contract is places all over the world, and has been for a very long time.

Oh really??? That's fascinating. Please provide the name of one country that had legal Gay marriage a "very long time" ago.

[Frank]

professor wrote:

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Where did you get "your" children? Did your boyfriend somehow got pregnant few times?

Now your just being plain Stupid!!! Grow up idiot!

[manwolf]

Alice T wrote:

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Oh really??? That's fascinating. Please provide the name of one country that had legal Gay marriage a "very long time" ago.

The Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Spain, Norway, and Sweden -- qnd more on the way.

[manwolf]

professor wrote:

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Where is the guarantee that they do not commit sex with them or expose them to gay's pornography and life style? Not to mention that these poor children are ridiculed in schools.

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Where is the guarantee that hetero- parenbts aren't sexually abusing their kids? It happens all the time, you idiot.

Yes, they are ridiculed by the poisoned offspring of ignorant, prejudiced parents -- such as yourself.

[lovern]

'gays' would not be here if it were not for 'non-gays'
so kudos to non-gays for bringing up some gays

here is the thing.
regular gays and homeless gays and black gays can all have whatever they got coming, just like anyone non-gay.
that's cool

but when you/we have to define what a gay person is to a pre-teen/pre-sexual child, it's super wierd, and unfortunate.
I don't think a normal gay person likes to discuss their sexuality with a child, just like a normal hetero person.
Butt, when this issue is aroused, it is a flagrant thing in the face of those young children.
It sexualizes them, it makes them think on things before they are emotionally ready.
Heck, grown people aren't ready half the time.

The point here is that society is largely being forced to shift into accepting this and it is

That is a clear eyed look at the 'problem' with licensing public gay marriage, too bad if you hate it or want to call me names.

sexuality should be dealt with in private by grown-ups