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Old 02-01-2013, 03:15 PM   #22
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Default Queer Immigration in the USA

LGBT Americans Have Dreams Too

Jan 30 2013


However, the Republicans who want to embrace the Hispanic vote are not ready to allow LGBT Americans to be part of the 'dream'. Binational LGBT couple have been forced to flee America, been torn apart as one partner is sent home and they constantly live in fear of being discovered. Even with marriage in some states, DOMA makes it impossible for LGBT binational couples to have the same rights as other Americans.

Republican Senator John McCain said it just isn't a priority to include LGBT Americans in immigration reform. Republican Lindsay Graham says if LGBT Americans are included the entire reform package will be placed in jeopardy. Nothing like some good old divisive politics of pitting the oppression of one group against the oppression of another group.

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