"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in
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"Newps" wrote in message
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It's not about gay marriage. No doubt they are against gay
marriage, they should be. The main issue is the US Constitution.
I got married in Minnesota. The Constitution says that all states
must recognize my marriage and all things that naturally occur as
a result of that marriage, such as hospital visitation, benefits,
etc. If California passes a law making gay marriage legal then all 49
other states would have to recognize it.


Well, then, if a state bans "same-sex marriage", then the other 49
states will have to recognize it and this silly argument is over.

What does marriage have to do with hospital visitation anyway?



if someone is in a "civil union" or just are a "gay couple" then they
are not "family" and can be kept out of your hospital room if you are
critical. Of course, if the "couple" had done some planning, that will
be the person with the medical power of attorney...

I'm not one for gay marriages whatsoever... but this an issue that may
be addressed, should be addressed by the "couple" themselves (gay or
married for that matter, as the doctors do not have to listen to the
wishes of a spouse without a POA in most states as well). The other
issue is children... health insurance, etc. but I have way too many
conflicting feelings to comment on those.

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