There. I said it. I hate this fucking country. I am so tired of the oppression I experience every fucking day just by picking up the paper. First the moron of a bus driver, now this reminder of my status as a second class citizen...
Spouse of gay congressman ineligible for pension
BOSTON. Massachusetts (AP) -- When same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts, among those who tied the knot were former Rep. Gerry Studds and Dean Hara.
But getting married didn't protect them under federal law: Hara has learned he is not eligible for any portion of Studds' estimated annual $114,337 pension following his partner's death last week.
The 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act blocks the federal government from recognizing the 2004 marriage between Studds and Hara or other same-sex couples.
Studds voted against the act, which was passed July 12, 1996, by a vote of 342-67, according to the House Clerk's office.
Go here for the rest of the bloody insult.
BTW, it's not that we don't know this is the case - it's just so frickin' tiring to keep being reminded how little respect our families warrant.
10 months ago
5 comments:
Not surprising but still disappointing.
I wonder how the feds divide up straight congressperson's pensions between the multiple current and ex-spouses?? Defense of Marriage my ass - if they were worried about defending marriage they would outlaw divorce.
They really have the moral high ground, don't they? (Especially the repuglicans . . . )
I completely understand how you are feeling. I have had enough of this country.
People keep trying to tell me bad things about Canada when I talk about moving there. My answer always is that it's better than here. At least there I am equal.
I do wonder sometimes how long its going to take for a change... thank god you are in your way here hang on tight!!!
Go to Canada. Seriously. As a Canadian living in the US, I know exactly how you feel. I can't wait to get back to the True North, strong and free.
Stop talking and do something about it. All we hear is you talking we can't fix your fucking country.
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