I'm sure by now you all have heard about the freak accident that occurred at the Sugarland concert in Indiana over the weekend. There was a rapid change in the weather and the wind caused the stage to blow forward and collapse on the crowd. Forty people were injured and five lost their lives. Well the tragedy doesn't end there unfortunately. One of the victims who lost their life was Christina Santiago. Her partner Alisha Brennon was also injured in the freak accident.
The bodies of four other deceased victims have been released to their loved ones and yet Christina's body still remains in the morgue. The Coroner's office is refusing to release the body to her partner citing the defense of marriage act. This is basically an anti-gay law that says that marriage is between a man and woman. Therefore, relationships that do not fit in those guidelines are not afforded federal rights, like survivorship. The coroner is using that barbaric law as a way to not justify Christina and Alisha's relationship. Christina's only other next of kin is an aunt. The question is who is this defense act protecting here? How does it help anything to prevent Alisha from planning her spouse's funeral?
Why would the federal government inflict this kind of pain on Alisha, who along with just losing her spouse is grappling with her own injuries. The government is supposed to be there to protect you. Who is this protecting? How does inflicting harm upon Alisha in her darkest hour prove to strengthen traditional marriage. Ugh! Our deepest condolences to all that were injured and those that lost their lives. Come on Indiana! Get it right. Equality please.
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