More news from Ohio regarding their ridiculous approach towards domestic violence. The law is being updated to close the loophole that limits domestic violence charges to married couples, which sounds good — but all’s not well yet.
A state lawmaker from northeast Ohio says he’ll introduce a bill this week to close a perceived loophole in the domestic-violence law created by the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Democratic state Representative William Healy of Canton says his bill would define domestic violence as an act committed when individuals reside together, regardless of marital status.
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However, the change in the law will only affect heterosexuals in non married relationships. The domestic abuse law will not apply to same-sex couples because of the constitutional amendment.
Admittedly, better than last week — if you’re straight, of course — but still a long way from where it should be.
Regardless of your stance on gay marriage, a person’s sexuality should have absolutely no bearing on domestic violence cases. Whether you’re straight or gay, married or unmarried, or just roommates, the potential for abuse at the hands of someone you live with is something that everyone should have equal protection from under the eyes of the law.
Grrrr.
(via Terrance)
“Madskillz/Mic Chekka” by BT from the album Movement in Still Life (2000, 4:52).