President Obama Tells Federal Agency To Estabish Rule Barring Hospitals From Denying Visitation to Gay, Lesbian Partners

[MsDemeanor]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

A side effect to this otherwise very welcome move by the president is that it removes one of the most compelling arguments for marriage equality.

I would counter that argument with the argument that it still requires non-married partners to 1) pay for a legal document and 2) have that document in their possession at all times. There is financial cost and an extra burden, neither of which are required for legally married persons (unless hospitals are asking to see folks' marriage licenses before letting them visit).