GOP Sen. claims equal rights are just too expensive

[kpete]

Why shouldn’t same sex couples have equal rights? According to Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), it’s because equality is just too expensive.

“Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) would actually result in an expansion of federal benefits and spending at a time when we know that federal spending is way out of control and our entitlement programs are unsustainable,” he told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.

“Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act would actually increase the cost of Social Security that is already insolvent,” he added. “No one has paid into the Social Security system expecting benefits to be paid to same sex partners.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/11/10/gop-sen-claims-equal-rights-are-just-too-expensive/

[NMMNG]

1. We've been paying more than our fair share for centuries

Fuck them and their bullshit.

[w8liftinglady]

2. my senator... gotta love him

Sad thing- between Austin,Dallas and Houston, there is a large GLBT constituency..and we are the only ones who still have money,fool!