'Partner' benefits only for homosexuals
University discriminates against '
straight' unmarried couples
Posted: July 10, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
2004 WorldNetDaily.com
Ohio University is offering "domestic-partner" benefits to employees, but only
same-sex couples can apply.
Some critics say the school is setting itself up for a lawsuit by employees who
want to add a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend to their insurance plans, the
Athens, Ohio, News reported.
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Eric Clift, a technical services specialist in OU's College of Osteopathic
Medicine, told the paper if a heterosexual employee were to legally challenge
the new policy as discriminatory, the university might have to either revoke
the benefits for gay and lesbian employees, or extend them to straight
employees, "which I have to think would (financially) cripple the benefits
package at OU."
OU spokesperson Hub Burton responded to the criticism, explaining that in
extending domestic-partner benefits only to same-sex couples, OU "chose to
focus on those who don't have the right to get legally married. ... This is a
matter of economic fairness."
The university explains its position on its website.
Burton noted other schools have a similar policy, including Miami University in
Oxford, Ohio, which announced its new domestic-partner benefits policy the same
day as OU's announcement.
Clift, however, says the policy discriminates against heterosexual couples who
don't want to get married.
"You're forcing heterosexuals to get married to get these benefits," he told
the Athens News.
Burton said the school expects the added costs to be negligible, with an
estimated 20 employees likely to sign up at a projected cost of between $50,000
and $100,000, the News reported.
Not all homosexual partners will receive the benefits.
The school defines domestic partners as individuals who are of the same sex,
and share a regular and permanent residence, have a committed personal
relationship, can demonstrate financial interdependence and who are not legally
married or in another domestic partnership. Also, the couples must attest they
have been together for at least six months.
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| User: "Tadapope" |
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10 Jul 2004 10:46:13 AM |
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And, why not? Afte all we are special people!
Tangents are infinite in all of nature in
all 21 universes constantly and at random.
Oh Joy & Lysergically Yours!
Tom
The Psychedelick Pope
Patron Saint of the Internet
Saint Isadore of Laytonville
http://www.apple2.org.za/gswv/me/
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| User: "Woodswun" |
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10 Jul 2004 05:53:06 PM |
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In article <20040710111822.19227.00001715@mb-m06.aol.com>, (TonyZ2001) wrote:
'Partner' benefits only for homosexuals
University discriminates against '
straight' unmarried couples
Don't you even understand the difference between "Rights" and "Employee
Benefits"?!?
Woods
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| User: "TonyZ2001" |
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11 Jul 2004 10:12:22 AM |
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woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
Don't you even understand the difference >between "Rights" and "Employee
Benefits"?!?
Do you understand that Homosexual couples are being given these benefits and
straight couples are not?
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing wacko who
thinks that Homosexulas deserve more rights/benefits than normal people.
Tony
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| User: "Woodswun" |
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11 Jul 2004 10:40:43 AM |
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In article <20040711111222.11381.00000869@mb-m23.aol.com>, (TonyZ2001) wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
Don't you even understand the difference >between "Rights" and "Employee
Benefits"?!?
Do you understand that Homosexual couples are being given these benefits and
straight couples are not?
Yes, but heterosexual couples in Ohio can get married legally, whereas
homosexual couples cannot. It's quite possible that the university is
attempting to rectify that for their employees.
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing wacko who
thinks that Homosexulas deserve more rights/benefits than normal people.
Not at all. If a heterosexual couple has no desire to marry in the traditional
sense, they aren't a family. Are they?
Woods
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| User: "R. Foreman" |
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11 Jul 2004 10:54:12 AM |
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(Woodswun) Spat the Words
In article <20040711111222.11381.00000869@mb-m23.aol.com>,
tonyz2001@aol.com (TonyZ2001) wrote:
wrote:
Don't you even understand the difference >between "Rights" and
"Employee Benefits"?!?
Do you understand that Homosexual couples are being given these
benefits and straight couples are not?
Yes, but heterosexual couples in Ohio can get married legally, whereas
homosexual couples cannot. It's quite possible that the university is
attempting to rectify that for their employees.
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing
wacko who thinks that Homosexulas deserve more rights/benefits than
normal people.
Not at all. If a heterosexual couple has no desire to marry in the
traditional sense, they aren't a family. Are they?
Why is Tony so obsessed with peoples' sexual preference? I thought
only extreme left-wingers were so nosey into peoples' lives.
Perhaps Tony is a closet liberal trying to emerge into the open.
He's exploring new feelings he doesn't yet understand.
Woods
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| User: "TonyZ2001" |
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13 Jul 2004 11:12:38 AM |
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"R. Foreman"
wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com (Woodswun) Spat the Words
In article <20040711111222.11381.00000869@mb-m23.aol.com>,
tonyz2001@aol.com (TonyZ2001) wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
Don't you even understand the difference >between "Rights" and
"Employee Benefits"?!?
Do you understand that Homosexual couples are being given these
benefits and straight couples are not?
Yes, but heterosexual couples in Ohio can get married legally, whereas
homosexual couples cannot. It's quite possible that the university is
attempting to rectify that for their employees.
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing
wacko who thinks that Homosexulas deserve more rights/benefits than
normal people.
Not at all. If a heterosexual couple has no desire to marry in the
traditional sense, they aren't a family. >>Are they?
Why is Tony so obsessed with peoples' >sexual preference? I thought
only extreme left-wingers were so nosey >into peoples' lives.
You sick freak, I'm showing how far left wing liberals are trying to destroy
this nation.
Tony
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| User: "Woodswun" |
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13 Jul 2004 05:28:39 PM |
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In article <20040713121238.05775.00001647@mb-m05.aol.com>, (TonyZ2001) wrote:
"R. Foreman"
wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com (Woodswun) Spat the Words
In article <20040711111222.11381.00000869@mb-m23.aol.com>,
(TonyZ2001) wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
Don't you even understand the difference >between "Rights" and
"Employee Benefits"?!?
Do you understand that Homosexual couples are being given these
benefits and straight couples are not?
Yes, but heterosexual couples in Ohio can get married legally, whereas
homosexual couples cannot. It's quite possible that the university is
attempting to rectify that for their employees.
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing
wacko who thinks that Homosexulas deserve more rights/benefits than
normal people.
Not at all. If a heterosexual couple has no desire to marry in the
traditional sense, they aren't a family. >>Are they?
Why is Tony so obsessed with peoples' >sexual preference? I thought
only extreme left-wingers were so nosey >into peoples' lives.
You sick freak, I'm showing how far left wing liberals are trying to destroy
this nation.
It's cost effective for a company to deny dependent benefits to anyoldbody, but
it's also in the best interest of a company to extend benefits to segments of
the population not being served by the law to fit into that niche - as this
draws in a larger applicant pool.
Not sure if you are aware of this, but universities can't pay high salaries, and
they would also not be able to afford extending dependent benefits to all
roommates of all staff. They can get married if their heterosexual, otherwise,
it can be assumed they're roommates.
I'm surprised that you'd be advocating having a University encourage
fornication when the couple has marriage available as an option.
Woods
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| User: "Tadapope" |
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13 Jul 2004 08:57:47 PM |
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The 60's turned me straight.
It was the early 70's that turned
me gay.
Tangents are infinite in all of nature in
all 21 universes constantly and at random.
Oh Joy & Lysergically Yours!
Tom
The Psychedelick Pope
Patron Saint of the Internet
Saint Isadore of Laytonville
http://www.apple2.org.za/gswv/me/
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| User: "Woodswun" |
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14 Jul 2004 05:30:07 PM |
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In article <20040713215747.05675.00001380@mb-m14.aol.com>, (Tadapope) wrote:
The 60's turned me straight.
It was the early 70's that turned
me gay.
I was gay in the 50s, now I'm happy.
:-D
(What a difference a generation makes!)
Woods
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| User: "TonyZ2001" |
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13 Jul 2004 11:11:35 AM |
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woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing wacko who
thinks that Homosexulas deserve more >>rights/benefits than normal people.
Not at all.
Of course it doesn't you left wing freak.
If a heterosexual couple has no desire to >marry in the traditional sense,
they aren't >a family. Are they?
But somehow two gay fags are?
And you think you're not sick? You are an example of what the 1960's did to
this nation, you have taken everything good and made it bad, and taken every
perversion and call it good.
Tony
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| User: "tw" |
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14 Jul 2004 02:43:41 AM |
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"TonyZ2001" <tonyz2001@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040713121135.05775.00001646@mb-m05.aol.com...
woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing wacko
who
thinks that Homosexulas deserve more >>rights/benefits than normal
people.
Not at all.
Of course it doesn't you left wing freak.
If a heterosexual couple has no desire to >marry in the traditional
sense,
they aren't >a family. Are they?
But somehow two gay fags are?
And you think you're not sick?
Projecting again, Tone..
You are an example of what the 1960's did to
this nation, you have taken everything good and made it bad, and taken
every
perversion and call it good.
So promoting incest ISN'T a perversion? Selling addictive painkillers is
GOOD? Likewise wife-swappping, man-whoring and the myriad other grubby
little activities you indulge in?! LOL
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| User: "Woodswun" |
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13 Jul 2004 05:23:25 PM |
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In article <20040713121135.05775.00001646@mb-m05.aol.com>, (TonyZ2001) wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing wacko who
thinks that Homosexulas deserve more >>rights/benefits than normal people.
Not at all.
Of course it doesn't you left wing freak.
Learn to read. I was disagreeing with your assessment of my leanings.
If a heterosexual couple has no desire to >marry in the traditional sense,
they aren't >a family. Are they?
But somehow two gay fags are?
Do you work for the New Jersey Department of Redundancy Department?
And you think you're not sick? You are an example of what the 1960's did to
this nation, you have taken everything good and made it bad, and taken every
perversion and call it good.
The 60s were before my time.
That notwithstanding, supposing you had an interracial couple whose marriage in
one state was not recognized in other states (this actually happened in
America's past). If an employer in such a state wanted to give interracial
couples the same benefits as non-interracial, legally (in that state) married
couples, what would be wrong in that? They consider themselves a family,
whether or not the state they live in allows it. Supposing this same employer
did NOT extend benefits, which costs the employer money, to couples who were
able to marry and chose not to. Is that wrong? Should the employer be forced
to extend something that costs them money to everyone who has a roommate?
The original situation is the same as the one I've just described.
Woods
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| User: "Absolute Zero" |
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14 Jul 2004 09:28:12 AM |
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TonyZ2001 wrote:
woodswun@tepidmail.com
wrote:
That doesn't seem to bother you because you are an ultra left wing
wacko who
thinks that Homosexulas deserve more >>rights/benefits than normal
people.
Not at all.
Of course it doesn't you left wing freak.
If a heterosexual couple has no desire to >marry in the traditional
sense,
they aren't >a family. Are they?
But somehow two gay fags are?
And you think you're not sick? You are an example of what the 1960's did to
this nation, you have taken everything good and made it bad, and taken every
perversion and call it good.
Speaking of perversion: Tony encouraging incest in alt.pantyhose
http://groups.google.com/groups?safe=off&ie=UTF-8&as_umsgid=4fcsrg%242mg@news1.usa.pipeline.com&lr=&hl=en
=>
Tracey,
Suck his *****, then let us know how it was. ok?
<=
Was it good for you, Tone?
-A
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| User: "Tadapope" |
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11 Jul 2004 12:45:34 PM |
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Those with extra needs, parts, views and
behavior require extra consideration! But,
all people deserve equal rights.
If you doubt any of that just watch 'South
Park'.
Tangents are infinite in all of nature in
all 21 universes constantly and at random.
Oh Joy & Lysergically Yours!
Tom
The Psychedelick Pope
Patron Saint of the Internet
Saint Isadore of Laytonville
http://www.apple2.org.za/gswv/me/
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| User: "Uncle Wallys World" |
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11 Jul 2004 11:21:10 PM |
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(Tadapope) wrote in message news:<20040711134534.19227.00001789@mb-m06.aol.com>...
Those with extra needs, parts, views and
behavior require extra consideration! But,
all people deserve equal rights.
If you doubt any of that just watch 'South
Park'.
sweeeeeeeeeeeet ;-)
Your Uncle Wally watches South Park, little buddy ;-)
HOOROO ;-)
Uncle Wally ;-)
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Tangents are infinite in all of nature in
all 21 universes constantly and at random.
Oh Joy & Lysergically Yours!
Tom
The Psychedelick Pope
Patron Saint of the Internet
Saint Isadore of Laytonville
http://www.apple2.org.za/gswv/me/
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| User: "Su Zanne" |
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11 Jul 2004 04:29:01 PM |
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tadapope@aol.com (Tadapope) wrote:
Those with extra needs, parts, views and
behavior require extra consideration!
But, all people deserve equal rights.
Even if they need to be translated in Spanish!
If you doubt any of that just watch 'South
Park'.
Tim-Tim-Tim-mayyyyy!
I think "Reno 911" ROCKS!!!
And "Chappelle's Show".....and...and "Dave Attell".
http://www.comedycentral.com/
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| User: "Tadapope" |
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11 Jul 2004 06:32:12 PM |
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http://forum.kingsnake.com/frilled_dragon/index_a.html
They are all winners!
Tangents are infinite in all of nature in
all 21 universes constantly and at random.
Oh Joy & Lysergically Yours!
Tom
The Psychedelick Pope
Patron Saint of the Internet
Saint Isadore of Laytonville
http://www.apple2.org.za/gswv/me/
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