Elderly gay couple deprived of their possessions and each other by Sonoma County

[Spartakus]

When one member of an elderly same-sex couple was hospitalized
following a fall, neither member was allowed to see the other in the
hospital. Even though this couple had prepared for situations like
this by drawing up wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives,
county officials stepped in, ignored the legal directives and
committed both members to nursing homes and confiscated and sold at
auction all their worldly possessions. Following the death of the
hospitalized partner, the surviving partner was left with nothing from
the home he had shared with his life-long companion except a photo
album.

That is truly heart-breaking. In what benighted part of the world
could such a travesty of due process be allowed to happen? The answer
will shock you: it happened in one of the loveliest regions on the
North American continent, a place usually known for its liberal
politics: Sonoma County, California.

What's more, until very recently, there has been a complete news
blackout of this story in both the local and national media. Only now
is the story beginning to be picked up.

Fortunately, the surviving member now has representation and is suing
the County, the auction house and the nursing home where he was
confined during his partner's final illness. The case is Clay Greene
v. Sonoma County and the initial court date is July 16, 2010. Go here
for more information:

http://www.nclrights.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issue_caseDocket_Greene_v_County_of_Sonoma_et_al

http://www.facebook.com/JusticeForClay?v=app_2347471856&ref=sgm

The legal complaint is here:

http://www.nclrights.org/site/DocServer/Greene_v_Sonoma_County.pdf?docID=7461

[Phlip]

Post by Spartakus
When one member of an elderly same-sex couple was hospitalized
following a fall, neither member was allowed to see the other in the
hospital.  Even though this couple had prepared for situations like
this by drawing up wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives,
county officials stepped in, ignored the legal directives and
committed both members to nursing homes and confiscated and sold at
auction all their worldly possessions.

If anyone needs an explanation why "civil unions" are not enough...

[LC]

Post by Spartakus
When one member of an elderly same-sex couple was hospitalized
following a fall, neither member was allowed to see the other in the
hospital. Even though this couple had prepared for situations like
this by drawing up wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives,
county officials stepped in, ignored the legal directives and
committed both members to nursing homes and confiscated and sold at
auction all their worldly possessions. Following the death of the
hospitalized partner, the surviving partner was left with nothing from
the home he had shared with his life-long companion except a photo
album.

The County ignoring the legal directives is bad enough, but ordering the
dissolution of assets?
Was there a question of (and hearing to determine) the competency of the
individuals?

There's further info here (although no answers to my questions):
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/meet_harold_greene_and_clay_scull.php

Post by Spartakus
That is truly heart-breaking. In what benighted part of the world
could such a travesty of due process be allowed to happen? The answer
will shock you: it happened in one of the loveliest regions on the
North American continent, a place usually known for its liberal
politics: Sonoma County, California.
What's more, until very recently, there has been a complete news
blackout of this story in both the local and national media. Only now
is the story beginning to be picked up.
Fortunately, the surviving member now has representation and is suing
the County, the auction house and the nursing home where he was
confined during his partner's final illness. The case is Clay Greene
v. Sonoma County and the initial court date is July 16, 2010. Go here
http://www.nclrights.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issue_caseDocket_Greene_v_County_of_Sonoma_et_al
http://www.facebook.com/JusticeForClay?v=app_2347471856&ref=sgm
http://www.nclrights.org/site/DocServer/Greene_v_Sonoma_County.pdf?docID=7461

[Troll-Buster]

< nobody gives a shit >

You had plenty to say about gay couples when you posted this, troll. Of
course, I've included the FULL HEADERS and a LINK.






http://tiny.cc/LC-asshole




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Put Homosexuals To The Sword






Civil officials have a God ordained duty to execute sodomites.




The word of God commands, "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth
with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall
surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them" (Lev.20:13).


Have we not been taught that homosexuality is an abomination
(Lev.18:22). And those who engage in homosexuality are so vile that
their very presence defiles the land and its inhabitants (Lev.18:25-28).

[LC]

Schizophrenic nutbat "J/Loose/Moishe/Auric" et al trolled as "Troll-Buster"

< nobody gives a shit >

Exactly.

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.politics.homosexuality/msg/7a1a73b2af87c4e2?hl=en

<crickets from chicken-boi>

[liberal]

Post by Spartakus
When one member of an elderly same-sex couple was hospitalized
following a fall, neither member was allowed to see the other in the
hospital.  Even though this couple had prepared for situations like
this by drawing up wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives,
county officials stepped in, ignored the legal directives and
committed both members to nursing homes and confiscated and sold at
auction all their worldly possessions.  Following the death of the
hospitalized partner, the surviving partner was left with nothing from
the home he had shared with his life-long companion except a photo
album.
That is truly heart-breaking.  In what benighted part of the world
could such a travesty of due process be allowed to happen?  The answer
will shock you: it happened in one of the loveliest regions on the
North American continent, a place usually known for its liberal
politics: Sonoma County, California.
What's more, until very recently, there has been a complete news
blackout of this story in both the local and national media.  Only now
is the story beginning to be picked up.
Fortunately, the surviving member now has representation and is suing
the County, the auction house and the nursing home where he was
confined during his partner's final illness.  The case is Clay Greene
v. Sonoma County and the initial court date is July 16, 2010.  Go here
http://www.nclrights.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issue_caseDocket_Gr...
http://www.facebook.com/JusticeForClay?v=app_2347471856&ref=sgm
http://www.nclrights.org/site/DocServer/Greene_v_Sonoma_County.pdf?do...

America's treatment of gay couples is no different than its treatment
of middle aged poor. And probably has its roots in the same morality.

[james g. keegan jr.]

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Post by Spartakus
When one member of an elderly same-sex couple was hospitalized
following a fall, neither member was allowed to see the other in the
hospital. Even though this couple had prepared for situations like
this by drawing up wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives,
county officials stepped in, ignored the legal directives and
committed both members to nursing homes and confiscated and sold at
auction all their worldly possessions. Following the death of the
hospitalized partner, the surviving partner was left with nothing from
the home he had shared with his life-long companion except a photo
album.
That is truly heart-breaking. In what benighted part of the world
could such a travesty of due process be allowed to happen? The answer
will shock you: it happened in one of the loveliest regions on the
North American continent, a place usually known for its liberal
politics: Sonoma County, California.
What's more, until very recently, there has been a complete news
blackout of this story in both the local and national media. Only now
is the story beginning to be picked up.
Fortunately, the surviving member now has representation and is suing
the County, the auction house and the nursing home where he was
confined during his partner's final illness. The case is Clay Greene
v. Sonoma County and the initial court date is July 16, 2010. Go here
http://www.nclrights.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issue_caseDocket_Greene_v_Co
unty_of_Sonoma_et_al
http://www.facebook.com/JusticeForClay?v=app_2347471856&ref=sgm
http://www.nclrights.org/site/DocServer/Greene_v_Sonoma_County.pdf?docID=7461

very enlightening post.