If he were to requrie long term care, and could not make the decision on his own...I would not be able to make that decision on his behalf...if he should die...we could be required to split our assets and give half to his family...
Gay or straight, sin or no sin....is this right? Considering we have built a life together...for 17 years..we know each other better than anyone else would...
Do you not think we should have some kind of legal rights?
Wouldn't basic humanity and decency say, to afford us some rights?
2007-04-13 05:14:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
only family - blood or marriage - is allowed in. It's not right. If you're a loved one and the sick person wants you there, you should be allowed in. Even if you're gay, you've been living together like you're married for so long, you should be with your partner 'till the end.
Good luck.
2007-04-13 05:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Actually there are ways to make it a legal right for you to have the ability to be involved with his critical care......the ability to make the decisions he could not.......and the legal right to all ASSETS!! First, you would have to go to a lawyer and have some documents drawn up. Doesn't matter what you sexuality is. If you have these documents there are legal and can SAY who has the rights and who gets what! Second, he would need a living will....as would you! Third, a medical Will....that would state in it that if such and such has happened you have the right to act as his medical attorney in fact to say and make the decisions necessary for care!! Fourth, a Last Will and Testament to decitate who gets what when your partner does pass. You can also have other documents drawn up that say you are to be allowed in ICU and the long term wing to be with your partner. Sounds like a lot, but hey it works. I hope that this information really helps you out.
I don't think it is right that you are not intitled to the same treatment as others. I think in the light of this situation things should be viewed from a different stand point. It is apparent that you are the one they depend on after having been there for 17 years. I believe there should be some kind of rights out there that allowed this to be something that was offered to the ones CLOSEST to the individual. Good luck!!
2007-04-13 06:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by shell_287 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you don't even need to get into same gender relationships being right or wrong to solve this.
You just need to get the legal papers for "power of attorney" on the level of you being able to make medical decisions for your partner.
- I gave my father power of attorney when I lived out of the country for a while to deal with all my financial affairs, it wasn't that hard - sign some papers, get 'em notorized. I'd suggest you start with that simple and immidiate solution that you can have done by this time tomorrow (just in case they get into an accident next week).
2007-04-13 05:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No one can make decisions for anyone now a days even a wife for her husband. Believe me I know. Now a days when someone enters the hospital they must state their wishes, who they will allow to visit them, what procedures can and can not be done. The best thing for all people is to have living will and and appoint an executor to that living will.Put everything in writing
2007-04-13 05:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should be allowed to marry.
However, since you can't, I suggest your and your partner give each other power of attorney so that you can make these decisions for each other as well as writing your wills.
2007-04-13 05:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It kills me to think of someone going through that, and I'm sure it happens all the time.
Yes, you should have the same rights as everyone else.
2007-04-13 05:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are being denied your human rights that were approved by the UN. From a purely legal stance, there is not reason to deny you marriage.
2007-04-13 05:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Kharm 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You're seeking basic human decency from the religion that instigated the Crusades?
2007-04-13 05:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it is right. I think you should have the same rights as straight couples, including the right to marry. I hope this happens soon.
2007-04-13 05:18:22 · answer #9 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
If a majority of the citizenry desired for you to have these rights, then by all means they should be given.
Homosexual relationships are not a religious issue.
Homosexuality is.
2007-04-13 05:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋