Martinez said the bill didn't adequately define what would constitute a domestic partnership.
Is she worried about roommates taking advantage of it, or...
As I pointed out, New Mexico has no legislation whatsoever relating to same-sex relationships. At a bare minimum, if the state is going to offer benefits to veterans in same-sex relationships, it ought to have some sort of law applicable to everyone defining what it considers to be a same-sex relationship.
That's not the point, Ernest. Surely signing such a bill into law could be seen as conciliatory towards the gays that served their country... in the way that we allow 18 year old soldiers to drink liquors and things.
While your point might seem reasonable on paper, this issue is rife with emotions.. and for a good reason. So you just sound like you're either playing moderate hero or just defending a despicable action for no reason.
