-----Original Message----From: Richard Bryan [mailto:richard.bryan@celebration.fl.us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:29 AM
To: comments
Subject: Social Security Benefits for Surviving "Spouses"
Dear Sir/Madame:
I am opposed to the existing regulations which declare that surviving
spouses of gay "marriages" (NOTICE HOW I HAVE TO USE QUOTATION MARKS TO
INDICATE DEVIATION BETWEEN THE LAW AND REALITY) are NOT entitled to
Surviving Spousal Benefits.
Gay relationships contribute just as much to society as do heterosexual
relationships. I find it abhorrent that the federal government will
not pay Surviving Spousal Benefits, despite the fact that TWO (I REPEAT
TWO!!!!) citizens have in most cases paid Social Security Taxes, only
to find them going to only heterosexual surviving spouses.
If you believe in recognizing reality and honoring the fair treatment
of all loving and stable relationships, I ask you to honor your
conscience, and disown the iniquitous past of our country.
Sincerely yours,
Richard D. Bryan, Jr.
(303) 316-0261
3333 E Bayoud Ave, #306
Denver, CO 80209
Princeton Univ, 1970
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