2007-02-08 18:57:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Gays are not denied Social Security benefits. They are denied spousal rights. Since the federal government does not recognize gay marraige, that is all perfectly legal.
2007-02-08 19:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking this because you want to create a new law, never before seen in the U.S., denying SS benefits (and others, whatever the heck you mean by others) to gays but before you create it you want more input? Or are you asking because you believe (based on some episode of "The Twilight Zone") that gays already are denied SS benefits (and others) and you want to know why?
2007-02-08 20:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says they don't get SS?...or benefits? What is the press here? Are you talking about a gay spouse getting the partner's benefits when they die?
Well, I don't think government has gotten that far yet. But in all truth with Iraq going on right now, I don't think that change will come anytime soon. I think the spouse should get the benefit; I mean, civil or Christian ceremony shouldn't matter; it's still a marriage. I think the insurance companies agree, but did you check yet? You're question doesn't contain many details. Sorry I can't help more.
2007-02-08 19:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by chole_24 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No,
But that doesn't mean they should be allowed to marry. Marriage is primarily a religious union between a man and a woman. Providing some kind of civil union that allowed any two people gay or otherwise who live together and are financially interdependent to enter into is a good compromise.
2007-02-08 19:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by John B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gays receive what everyone else does
unless otherwise noted all employees in US
are payin into social security. so when they retire they will receive social security. why not get to the real deal u arent lookin for equal anything u lookin for special rights and privileges cause u smoke a pole or are a colon conqueor or a lady with a rubber cock that aint right and u know it!
2007-02-08 19:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I believe that all adults should be able to name another adult as his or her beneficiary for social security benefits. It need not be their spouse (for those who are married) or their significant other--heck, it could be the friend who promised to take care of their cats. But if married people are alowed to designate a social security recipient, then single people (whatever that implies) who paid in the same amount should also be allowed to do so.
2007-02-08 19:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. Any loopholes that deny them this right (such as marrying, for example), should be considered prejudice.
There is no reason why any couple should be refused a right, no matter whattheir sexual orientation.
2007-02-08 19:14:49 · answer #7 · answered by Wintersnight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with spud55. No. If they are denied these benefits because they are gay then another can be denied them because they have blue eyes, red hair, or ...pick any silly reason someone is born with that whoever is in powere decides is "bad".
2007-02-08 19:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by Sulkahlee 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No.America is still ran by ignorant bigots.
Possibly the the only country on Earth
who is still intolerant against gays,which
is stupid and shameful..I think homosexuals should have the same rights as anyone else,including gay marriage.Yet,some people just can't accept and respect others who
are slightly different.These ignorant and
intolerant bigots are mindless neanderthals.
2007-02-08 19:14:02 · answer #9 · answered by Draxx Mew 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is a ridiculous question. Don't we have more important matters to resolve. I think other countries must laugh at us. Aren't we being petty?
2007-02-08 19:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by grandma snacks 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋