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...think that providing equal access to the institution [of marriage] is a step in the right direction, but obviously we’re more interested in creating awareness of BGLT issues,” Schneider said...
...Republicans, attempts to preempt the decision of Goodridge v. Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The plaintiffs in Goodridge are seven Massachusetts gay and lesbian couples seeking marriage licenses, denied to them at their local city or town halls. The Federal Marriage Amendment would make it clear that the BGLT people have no legal basis on which to argue for equal access to the institution of marriage...
...emergencies, the right to care for a partner who is seriously ill while maintaining career benefits, the right hold property equally and the right to family-related Social security benefits, tax benefits, and other important privileges. By denying equal access to the institution of marriage, the government discriminates against BGLT people and denies them benefits afforded without question to heterosexual individuals...
...other kinds of families. Bush’s own proclamation reeks of this hypocrisy. “We must continue our work to create a compassionate, welcoming society, where all people are treated with dignity and respect.” Yet, this same society is one where BGLT people are treated as second-class citizens, denied access to the institution of marriage...
...Marriage Protection Week is a well-calculated aversion to the multitude of problems facing the Bush administration. Using the BGLT community as a scapegoat detracts the American public from issues such as the depressing economy and problems with post-war Iraqi development campaigns. By laying blame, the Bush administration can carefully maintain its popular support for the upcoming 2004 presidential elections, while marginalizing the BGLT community...