I'm sure this won't be the last we hear of this.
(Kalamazoo, September 27, 2005) An Ingham County Circuit judge has ruled domestic partners of public employees can get health benefits. On Tuesday, Ingham County Circuit Judge Joyce Draganchuk disagreed and said "Health care benefits for a spouse are benefits of employment, not benefits of marriage."
The ruling comes six months after Attorney General Mike Cox ruled that same-sex partners of public employees could not get health insurance. Cox stated the passing of Proposal Two in November saying that marriage is defined as a union between one and one woman meant that Michigan voters did not want public money supporting domestic partners.
24 Hour News 8 called both the Kalamazoo city manager's office and city attorney, our calls were not returned. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Mike Cox says he is disappointed in the ruling and is considering whether to appeal.
Oh, I'm sure it will be appealed. And I'm sure it will be brought up as a big boogieman in next year's election, too. Why, things would be just peachy if it weren't for the darn gays getting health insurance, right Dick?