Obama orders end to the practice of denying same-sex partners hospital visits

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Regardless whether you agree or disagree with same sex marriage, they should still be afforded the same privileges and comforts as anyone else when sick and in the hospital.

I agree.

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

I am happy to see that the president is taking this step by treating people equally and fairly.

There is a potential leap in here.

Along those lines, I foresee a "why is the President/gov't involved" response if and when the President is perceived to have crossed the line between directing freedom and...something else.