tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post2884056403249276156..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-66060333318651866492009-10-11T08:34:07.796-05:002009-10-11T08:34:07.796-05:00I am an opponent of same-sex marriage, but I find this behavior by Ms. Atkins disturbing.RebeccaInTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704866303156960085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-67625209859979596812007-08-06T09:42:00.000-05:002007-08-06T09:42:00.000-05:00Am I missing something? If the mother testified that she would rather see her son not recover than be united with his partner, why on earth did the Hamilton County judge rule in her favor?! Clearly she does not have her son's best interests at heart. Shame on her. <BR/><BR/>No cheesecake for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-86774599560504127832007-08-06T09:38:00.000-05:002007-08-06T09:38:00.000-05:00The answer is probably "yes" to both questions, anon 9:24, although I think a court would have been hard-pressed to overturn a properly executed POA absent a showing of fraud or incompetence at the time of execution.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-34322521040038539622007-08-06T09:24:00.000-05:002007-08-06T09:24:00.000-05:00OMG, they finally brought it up? And you should read the comments posted under it. Even our supporters get nasty quickly. It's always good to read this now and then to remember that there are people who ARE that ignorant out there, just when you were felling safe in your own little bubble.<BR/><BR/>By the way, Gary, isn't it likely that Atkins' mother would have challenged the POA and may have been successful if she got the right court?<BR/><BR/>Isn't it also true that MANY 40 somethings have no will, no POA with a partner, even heterosexuals?<BR/><BR/>Hindsight is 20/20.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-55730480398843287502007-08-06T08:34:00.000-05:002007-08-06T08:34:00.000-05:00Gotta love the Star. Four weeks after it was broken on blogs, they pipe up. Disgraceful.<BR/><BR/>You may hate Smith's proclamation, but under current Indiana law, unfortunately, he's right.<BR/><BR/>Reason No. 14 that my partner and I got a durable power of attorney a month ago. It cost $450 to get it set up. <BR/><BR/>Best money I ever spent.<BR/><BR/>Any gay couple that reads this has the same reaction. It's a noticeable physical and emotional cringe. And a question: how is Mr. Atkins doing these days? His brain may be diminished, and his body may not be the same it was before this stroke, but you can bet his heart is broken.<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah--was a huge Atkins fan before all this. I considered myself a cheerleader for their excellent products. Never again will that stuff cross my lips. (Damn it)<BR/><BR/>Hate is not a family value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com