tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944458889740456039.post384331280348848319..comments2024-02-27T02:19:51.145-06:00Comments on John abuzz: Civil unions bill moves to Illinois House floorJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514919047169081546noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944458889740456039.post-22975873619630434172009-03-06T17:27:00.000-06:002009-03-06T17:27:00.000-06:00I agree, John, it's a very smart move particularly...I agree, John, it's a very smart move particularly so that you or your partner has full authority to handle life and death situations should they arise, heaven forbid. I would love to see same sex marriage made into law, but a civil union is the next best thing, and in my opinion, absolutely necessary.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944458889740456039.post-22226625486914238682009-03-06T15:03:00.000-06:002009-03-06T15:03:00.000-06:00You're probably right! I have never met anyone th...You're probably right! I have never met anyone that did not like my partner, and he started his successful business right out of high school. Both his parents eventually left their jobs to work for him! He's won many awards and did his share of civic duty. <BR/><BR/>We raised a child together too.<BR/><BR/>Despite all that, we have kept our personal relationship very private all these years. So who knows? Guess we'll cross that bridge, when we get there!<BR/><BR/>We mostly just want to make sure our families don't interfere in our plans, should something happen to one of us. We need that legal protection...the tax benefits would be nice too...sigh!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514919047169081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944458889740456039.post-48539649076248943652009-03-06T11:09:00.000-06:002009-03-06T11:09:00.000-06:00I wouldn't worry about losing business if you anno...I wouldn't worry about losing business if you announce your civil union. I think you may be pleasantly surprise by the support you get.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.com