Rick Noriega on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate Challenger

Government should adopt domestic partner benefit policies

Q: Do you favor the extension of all job-related benefits that are granted to traditional couples to and same-sex couples?

A: Denying benefits such as bereavement, health insurance, family leave and similar benefits is the epitome of discrimination and should be outlawed in all workplaces. If it was bad for business, you wouldn't have the overwhelming number of Fortune 500 companies adopting domestic partner benefit policies. Government should lead on this basic fairness and equality issue.

Source: Democracy for Texas Questionnaire Response Mar 1, 2008

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