Dear New York Senators,
Imagine if you were committed for 17 years but your government considered your spouse a roommate.
Imagine if you had to pay double for an adoption so you could both legally parent your child.
Imagine if you weren't allowed to even have that adoption.
Imagine if you were sick and your spouse was denied access to hold your hand in the hospital.
Imagine if you died and your possessions suddenly belonged to your parents instead of your spouse.
Imagine if you had to pay your accountant double to file your household taxes separately.
Imagine being with someone for 17 years but still checking the single box on forms.
Imagine risking your life for your country and being terminated for your sexual preference.
Imagine hiding your personal life from your coworkers or risking termination.
Imagine your coworkers utilizing corporate health insurance for their spouses while yours remains uninsured.
Imagine your parents being deprived of the wedding they dreamt for you all their lives.
Imagine being unaccepted.
Imagine being untolerated.
Imagine being bullied for something you cannot change.
Imagine if someone's religious beliefs trumped your civil rights.
No need to imagine. This is our reality.
Please fix it.
Michael Grant
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