, it was a human right , '' Langbehn told CNN on Thursday . Rule sought to allow gays , lesbians to visit hospitalized partners . Many hospitals have relatives-only policies ; rule would allow patients to decide . Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the right to privacy and equal protection under the law for gay people ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Supreme_Find@@
Rule sought to allow gays , lesbians to visit hospitalized partners . Many hospitals have relatives-only policies ; rule would allow patients to decide . Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the right to privacy and equal protection under the law for gay people ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Supreme_Find@@