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THE
INDIANAPOLIS
STAR
Mom's
statement in custody case of gay son
is appalling
Letter To The Editor,
indystar.com from the Web, August 12, 2007
I am writing in response to the
actions and statements of Patrick Atkins' mother (Aug. 6, "Custody case stirs
gay-marriage debate'').
Whether she accepts her son's homosexuality or not, he is entitled to the life
given to him. He chose to make a life with Brett Conrad, and they were
evidently content since they spent 25 years together. This is notably
longer than many heterosexual relationships.
The court record shows Jeanne Atkins making the statement (since denied by her
attorney) that she would rather her son not recover from his illness than return
to his partner. This is absolutely the most selfish, appalling statement
ever uttered by a mother. She obviously does not have her son's best
interests at heart and is just using him to make a personal or religious
statement of some kind.
Thankfully, the Indiana Court of Appeals realized it was in Patrick Atkins' best
interest to see his partner.
Todd M. Simmonds, Indianapolis
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