A Legislative Fantasy

"Hey Chief, breakfast is ready!"  Jim called to his life partner.

Blair came out of the bathroom ready to enjoy Sunday breakfast with Jim.

"Anything interesting in the paper?" he asked Jim as they dug into scrambled eggs and toast.

"The last state has legalized gay marriage."  Jim read a headline from the front page.

"Will wonders never cease?  I never thought I'd live to see that particular state pass the legislation.  But you can't judge a state's people by its politicians.  But, we still can't file a federal tax form as a married couple.  The Defense of Marriage Act is still on the books." Blair griped.

"I hear that IRS has been lobbying for the DoMA's repeal so that gays can be taxed at the same rate as straight couples."

"You are so cynical,"  Blair grinned.  "I like that about you."

"You get excited every time I insult a politician."

"If I did that, I'd keep a hard on around you."

"I'm hurt, Chief.  I thought you did."

Blair was tempted to toss a piece of toast at Jim but the older man chose to use the paper as a shield.

"I think it's kind of funny in a way.  The Feds said that no state could be forced to accept same sex marriage performed in another state, so what did they all do?  They all pass civil union legislation to allow for legal marriage."

"Let's hear it for states' rights and screwing the Federal Government."

"I'd rather screw you."

"After breakfast, Chief."

"Aren't you finished with the paper yet?"

June 20, 2001