By now, you’ve probably seen this insane analysis by Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele on how marriage equality will hurt small business:
Now all of a sudden I’ve got someone who wasn’t a spouse before, that I had no responsibility for, who is now getting claimed as a spouse that I now have financial responsibility for. So how do I pay for that? Who pays for that? You just cost me money.
Many have decried his cynical cost-benefit approach to civil rights, but I think we’re missing an opportunity. Times are tough. If banning same-sex marriage is saving businesses money, then we should at least get a piece of the action. I want my same-sex discount!
Now all of a sudden I’ve got someone who wasn’t a spouse before, that I had no responsibility for, who is now getting claimed as a spouse that I now have financial responsibility for. So how do I pay for that? Who pays for that? You just cost me money.
…and how exactly is that different from when one of your straight employees gets married, Mr. Steele?
Wouldn’t he save more money by pushing for mandatory divorces so he won’t have to pay any spousal benefits at all?
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