Texass, 5 others deny military benefits

[Luddly Neddite]

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/u...nefits-for-gay-couples.html?ref=politics&_r=0

Texas is one of six states refusing to comply with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s order that gay spouses of National Guard members be given the same federal marriage benefits as heterosexual spouses. Mr. Hagel’s decree, which applies to all branches of the military, followed the Supreme Court’s ruling in June that struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act that had prohibited the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages.

While a majority of states ban same-sex marriages, most are not fighting the new policy. But Pentagon officials say that in addition to Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and West Virginia have balked. Each has cited a conflict with state laws that do not recognize same-sex marriages. (A West Virginia official said, however, that the state intended to follow the directive.) While the president has the power to call National Guard units into federal service — and nearly all Guard funding comes from the federal government — the states say the units are state agencies that must abide by state laws.

Forward Progressives ? To Avoid Giving Same-Sex Couples Benefits, Oklahoma Stops Registering Benefits for All National Guard

It would seem the ignorant Republican opposition toward equal rights for homosexuals trumps their “support” for our military. But really, does the Republican party truly “support our troops?” Judging by how Republicans have often voted against programs that would help our brave men and women in uniform, reality would seem to say that many of them don’t.

Forward Progressives ? Texas, 5 Other States Attempting to Prevent Members of Our Military from Receiving Benefits

Its okay if they die for their country but don't expect the fundie right to live up to their empty slogan of "supporting our troops". As usual, its a lie.

 

[GWV5903]

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/u...nefits-for-gay-couples.html?ref=politics&_r=0

Texas is one of six states refusing to comply with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s order that gay spouses of National Guard members be given the same federal marriage benefits as heterosexual spouses. Mr. Hagel’s decree, which applies to all branches of the military, followed the Supreme Court’s ruling in June that struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act that had prohibited the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages.

While a majority of states ban same-sex marriages, most are not fighting the new policy. But Pentagon officials say that in addition to Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and West Virginia have balked. Each has cited a conflict with state laws that do not recognize same-sex marriages. (A West Virginia official said, however, that the state intended to follow the directive.) While the president has the power to call National Guard units into federal service — and nearly all Guard funding comes from the federal government — the states say the units are state agencies that must abide by state laws.

Forward Progressives ? To Avoid Giving Same-Sex Couples Benefits, Oklahoma Stops Registering Benefits for All National Guard

It would seem the ignorant Republican opposition toward equal rights for homosexuals trumps their “support” for our military. But really, does the Republican party truly “support our troops?” Judging by how Republicans have often voted against programs that would help our brave men and women in uniform, reality would seem to say that many of them don’t.

Forward Progressives ? Texas, 5 Other States Attempting to Prevent Members of Our Military from Receiving Benefits

Its okay if they die for their country but don't expect the fundie right to live up to their empty slogan of "supporting our troops". As usual, its a lie.

They are not married in Texas dum dum...

Guess what, now that Obamacare is available, they can sign up and get great coverage now (for a non competitive price)...

 

[Mr. H.]

...a conflict with state laws that do not recognize same-sex marriages.

You got a beef?