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B2G

(9,766 posts)
49. We are cross posting
Wed May 13, 2015, 04:09 PM
May 2015

I asked the question at the bottom of the thread. Will wait for your response.

Well worth the equality in all 50 states yeoman6987 May 2015 #1
But there is this problem: former9thward May 2015 #7
Not a valid argument. WillowTree May 2015 #20
It is quite valid. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #21
Still not valid. Equal has to be equal. WillowTree May 2015 #24
But "equal is NOT equal". Behind the Aegis May 2015 #26
But that can't be a concern for the employer. WillowTree May 2015 #27
It should be. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #28
Nice characterization there. WillowTree May 2015 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Behind the Aegis May 2015 #35
Yep. Without the full protection of the law... hunter May 2015 #34
Apparently, this is a difficult concept for some to understand. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #36
If you are living with your partner, B2G May 2015 #43
No. It isn't to everyone. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #46
We are cross posting B2G May 2015 #49
But the argument was the fear that they might be outed to their employer. pnwmom May 2015 #74
It is Bullshit that things like that can still happen LostOne4Ever May 2015 #78
That's insane. diabeticman May 2015 #2
Yes, that is the exact implication. No benefits for a non-married partner, regardless of gender. tritsofme May 2015 #3
They already do. former9thward May 2015 #4
The comparison would be an opposite sex couple that's not married. tammywammy May 2015 #5
That depends on the state. WillowTree May 2015 #18
Some don't even need that, as some places will recognize "common law" marriage. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #19
Or a Domestic Partnership SoCalNative May 2015 #55
My company NEVER JustAnotherGen May 2015 #6
My company doesnt offer benefits to unmarried straight couples Travis_0004 May 2015 #9
There is a difference though. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #13
Not really.. SoCalDem May 2015 #33
In some places, they most certainly can add them. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #37
But many companies do SoCalNative May 2015 #57
Couples who weren't married wouldn't be entitled to spousal benefits, regardless of orientation. n/t pnwmom May 2015 #75
Certain my company will go down this path JustAnotherGen May 2015 #8
There is the potential to a down side to it. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #14
That was part of the whole "list of benefits denied because gays can't marry" argument jberryhill May 2015 #10
If a company only offers benefits to married straight couples, Vinca May 2015 #11
Plenty of answers in posts above. hunter May 2015 #38
Better to expand benefits to all unmarried couples. n/t Unvanguard May 2015 #12
That opens the door to unlimited fraud. former9thward May 2015 #15
That's just as true for same-sex domestic partner benefits. Unvanguard May 2015 #32
Every word in your last sentence is subjective former9thward May 2015 #52
You are free to speculate about the problems with a standard that works just fine in practice. Unvanguard May 2015 #58
I disagree with this part, wondering what employer requires that? uppityperson May 2015 #71
I'm talking about benefits for unmarried partners. Unvanguard May 2015 #72
ah, thank you, my mistake. sorry. eom uppityperson May 2015 #73
I am torn here dsc May 2015 #16
Because this seems relevant to the discussion: Behind the Aegis May 2015 #17
Not gonna fly out here KamaAina May 2015 #22
"Be careful what you ask for" ..... JustABozoOnThisBus May 2015 #23
"This would seem to be a natural consequence of legalized marriage." Behind the Aegis May 2015 #29
How so? B2G May 2015 #41
Because unlike heterosexuals, we face the possibility of other bigotries. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #42
But your employer already knows B2G May 2015 #45
Yes, the employer knows, that isn't the point. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #48
the problem with this is that gay rights are still being challenged, we have seen it JI7 May 2015 #25
There are some states where this wouldn't be an issue. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #30
Anyone brave enough to live in Oklahoma would probably do well to choose a MADem May 2015 #68
This message was self-deleted by its author jwirr May 2015 #39
If gay marriage is legal, they need to marry to retain benefits B2G May 2015 #40
It is not "equal" when it can force them to choose between civil liberties. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #44
Unless I'm misunderstanding B2G May 2015 #47
What you aren't understanding is making marriage EQUAL (not gay) won't not make us equal everywhere. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #50
What states have ant-gay laws and what are they? B2G May 2015 #51
Here are some maps... Behind the Aegis May 2015 #53
Also adding this for you to read... Behind the Aegis May 2015 #54
Yes, that is exactly where the poster is saying. Hosnon May 2015 #66
I would think the states that still allow discrimination treestar May 2015 #79
then should there be KT2000 May 2015 #56
I am really confused by your remarks. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #61
I am thinking of solutions KT2000 May 2015 #65
The double standard has been in play for along time. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #67
we will have to see KT2000 May 2015 #69
The problem is short-sightedness and heterosexism laced with homophobia. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #83
my point is KT2000 May 2015 #84
My point is things aren't made equal because of one law regarding marriage equality. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #85
I've always thought that insurance coverage Politicalboi May 2015 #59
Problem is that employment health coverage is subsidized. Unvanguard May 2015 #60
Why would an employer pay to cover your neighbor?? B2G May 2015 #70
Isn't this less of an issue now that Obamacare is in place? Nye Bevan May 2015 #62
Health benefits aren't the only benefits most places offer. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #63
But they're facing the SAME risk right now if they apply for same-sex partner benefits. n/t pnwmom May 2015 #76
No, they are not. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #80
But when you use your insurance, you have to fill out forms listing secondary insurance, pnwmom May 2015 #81
You can opt out of insurance, which is what many people do for the better insurance. Behind the Aegis May 2015 #82
You seem to imply Obamacare policies are free. former9thward May 2015 #64
Many companies don't contribute to family coverage TexasBushwhacker May 2015 #77
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