Subject:
Repeal Defense Of Marriage Act Today!
To:
President Barack Obama
Sen. Richard Durbin
Sen. Roland Burris
Rep. Mark Kirk
November 3, 2009
I'm writing to urge you to push forward legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a hurtful and discriminatory law that is denying tens of thousands of legally married lesbian and gay couples across the country more than 1,000 federal protections they deserve. An important first step in this effort is to support Representative Nadler's legislation to repeal DOMA, HR 3567.
The federal protections of marriage include Social Security survivors' benefits, family and medical leave, equal compensation as federal employees, and immigration rights, among others.
All across this country, same-sex couples are living the same lives that heterosexual couples live -- raising children and trying to save for their educations; committing to each other emotionally and financially, paying taxes, serving on the PTA, and struggling to balance work and family.
It's time to do away with DOMA once and for all and I look to you to lead the fight on this important issue.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Wheeling , IL
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