SSM Plebiscite

[ElwoodBlues1]

You are wrong on all counts, Paul. I suggest you consult a partner in a law firm. One of my kids is.

They will tell you that De facto and gay couples have all the same rights as married hetero couples. The only real difficulty faced by a gay couple, is in adopting a child. As far as making medical decisions is concerned, another furfy brought up by the gay lobby, as long as one of the partners signs a medical power of attorney, just like some heterosexual couples who are not married have to do, they have the same rights as married couples. And even with married couples, the hubby may not want the missus to make medical decisions on his behalf so he can do the same and sign an enduring medical power of attorney, authorizing someone else to make the decisions.

People need to check the ACTUAL law rather than listen to the bullcr@p.  This no equal rights stuff is propaganda and untrue. By the way, living together for 6 months is enough for one partner, to make a claim on the other. Used to be 12 months.

I did mention the enduring medical power of attorney previously as I was surprised by Magda S's comments and her not knowing that advice...