Salvation Army OKs partner benefits Charity's reversal to allow ties with S.F.

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | November 2, 2001 | Rachel Gordon, Chronicle Staff Writer

[DeaconBenjamin]

The Salvation Army announced yesterday it would reverse its policy and offer domestic partners benefits to its workers, a move that will again allow the religious-based social service agency to compete for taxpayer money from San Francisco.

The Salvation Army severed ties with San Francisco city government in 1998 rather than comply with the city's landmark Equal Benefits Ordinance. The law requires city contractors to offer their employees with domestic partners -- gay or straight -- the same benefits as their married co-workers.

[DeaconBenjamin]

Anyone know how to FREEP the Salvation Army? I'm cutting off funding for them if this holds, and I'm sure there are millions who agree.

[Mahone]

When will they ever learn? Who says they ever will? What a sad day.

[Viet Vet in Augusta GA]

Principles for sale! Getcha red-hot principles! No offer too low!

[Clemenza]

Why does a private charity need tax dollars anyway. I always love how some religions "redefine" their theology for political or financial benefit.

[A Ruckus of Dogs]

Why does a private charity need tax dollars anyway. I always love how some religions "redefine" their theology for political or financial benefit.

Quite correct. Tax dollars is money taken from the taxpayers under threat if imprisonment. What kind of charity is that?

And heck, if the Salvation Army is already getting my tax dollars, I guess I already donated.

[camle]

i reckon that when money talks, values walk around these bastions of moral terpitude (or is it turpentine?)

[Austin Willard Wright]

This is just a prelude to what will see under the Faith Based Initiative. Tax subsidies will be the kiss of death for religion in the U.S.

[Buffalo Bob]

The New Butt Order® (NBO) has won a major victory with this! I know several heterophobic FReepers who will no doubt be pleased. Party down, fellas: Your efforts are helping to destroy the best culture yet imagined.

[longhorn too]

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul.(Matthew 16-26) Looks like the salvation army may be losing it's soul!

[EODGUY]

My wife and I have refused to donate to the United Way and after the WTC debacle, the Red Cross as well.

We decided after sincere discussion that we would focus our charitable contributions on the Salvation Army, primarily because of their unselfish dedication and adherence to principle.

The check has been retrieved from the mailbox and is now paid to the order of VOID.

This is a sad day for the Salvation Army and especially for those who volunteer their services and were not allowed a voice in this "decision".

[Marysecretary]

I'm very disappointed in the Salvation Army. I hope they think about it again and do the right thing.

[Lucky]

For Shame!!

[StayoutdaBushesWay]

I'm one of those million. I recently on another thread suggested that people dontate to them rather than Red Cross.

I am very saddened, frustrated and angry by this news. I can't believe they caved in to this issue!

[putupon]

What next, the Santa Claus Salvation Army bell ringers by the kettles in drag as Mrs. Claus? SA will nver get another dime from me. What charities do not yet pander to the queer agenda? I need one now since I've cut off United Way, Red Cross, and now Salvation Army.

[DeaconBenjamin]

To my knowledge, private.

To operate discrete programs, such as homeless shelters and soup kitchens, as far as I know.

I don't know. Frankly, I was not aware of any other national charities that were like the Salvation Army.

No. Why do you ask?

BTTT

[jgrubbs]

Here is a list of employers that offer domestic partner benefits maintained by the LIBERAL Human Rights Campaign.
(be careful the HRC web site may try to brainwash you)

Employers That Offer Domestic Partner Health Benefits
Total Number: 4338

Fortune 500 Companies
(Total Number: 151 )

Other Private Companies, Non-Profits and Unions
(Total Number: 3909 )

Colleges & Universities
(Total Number: 156 )

State & Local Governments
(Total Number: 122 )

[jimt]

This is the vice of letting our taxes be used to fund charities.

I ALWAYS slipped a twenty in the bucket. NEVER AGAIN.

Why not insurance bennies for people who have relations with their animals? It's only a sexual preference, right??