The current system reeks with marital status discrimination. That s not fair. This surely will not please wealthy gay and lesbian Democrats who can t marry and therefore will forfeit major assets to the government while their married heterosexual counterparts remain exempt. Please, let s get all the cards on the table if we are serious about tax relief for all Americans. If politicians are going to talk about fairness, then they should make sure that their sales pitch to the American public reaches out to everyone including unmarried Americans.
Actions speak louder than words.
So in the final analysis it is even more important that the ultimate product of Congressional deliberations results in a reform package that is fair to everyone, regardless of our marital status or our family configuration. Thomas F. Coleman is executive director of the American Association for Single People, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization promoting equal rights for unmarried individuals, couples, parents, and families.