MI Republicans want to ban same-sex benefits

[dbackjon]

Some conservatives they are - wanting to ban PRIVATE employers from giving benefits to non-related, non-married partners.

So under this latest attempt at Theocracy, if my employer offered same-sex benefits nationwide, MI employees would not be able to take advantage of it.

Once again, FUCK YOU REPUBLICAN THEOCRATS.

Michigan could soon become one of the least welcoming to same-sex couples if a pair of bills, which were approved by a House committee on Tuesday, make their way into state law books.

Republicans on the Oversight, Reform and Ethics Committee voted to bar employers from giving benefits to anyone not married or related to an employee. Although the rules don’t say “gay” anywhere in them, it’s clear who they target, according to Equality Michigan.

“While these benefits are often used by both straight and gay couples, anti-gay lawmakers are specifically trying to deny gay couples the ability to care for their families,” said Emily Dievendorf, director of policy for the group, in a statement.

Republicans also voted to make it illegal for any union to negotiate on benefits for unmarried couples. The committee’s four Republicans easily outvoted the two Democrats – Reps. Timothy Bledsoe and Lisa Brown.

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[travelinman67]

Blame Sarah Palin's children.

[Bronco]

Blame Sarah Palin's children.

[Appaholic]

Yes...that's exactly what Michigan needs....to alienate another group of potential business investors looking to relocate due to the availablility of commerical property and skilled labor force....glad to see Michigan's economy has fully recovered to the point of being able to pick-n-choose businesses with family values...