Sometimes Arlington Gets It Right

Unfortunately, sometimes Virginia gets it wrong. Senate Bill 1242 would have allowed the Arlington County government to extend benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Now, as a taxpayer, I always want the government to cut corners. This is not one of those corners!

According to the Virginia Legislative Information System, this bill was left on the Appropriations floor at the close of the session. I applaud Arlington, Senator Whipple, and the many activists who supported this effort. Please keep trying.

Equal rights. Two simple words. Why such as difficult concept?

Equal: the same

Rights: things that you have that the government can only take away, not give


Thanks for nothing, Virginia.