Clinging

Donald - Portland, Oregon
Entered on March 16, 2009
Age Group: 65+

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I come to you as a, Human,American Male,

retired 72year old. Two dear friends of mine,

who have lived their lives together for over

26 years, have two kids in college and live

well off on retirement. In their state they are

refuse many benifits, because they are of the

same sex. Their parents, neighbors and others

support their wished they have same benifits as other couples. I believe in this 21st century

they have earned the right to live as first class

citizens, clinging to the goals,aspirations that they hold dear. Stan and John are retired Medical Doctors.