dojR001891.xml

dojR001891.xml

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2002-03-18

Monday, March 18, 2002 12:31 PM
Please do not discriminate

I am outraged that gay and lesbian partners of those who died on September
11 are not automatically going to receive the same benefits as heterosexual
spouses.

I was in New York at the time of the attacks. That city was and is so
devastated by the events on September 11th. I had the great fortune of
getting on a private bus and driving cross country back to my home in Los
Angeles. I saw many a tribute across America to ALL of our fallen heroes.
It made me proud that I was an American, not just a gay-American, but an
American. None of the other stuff like race or sexual orientation mattered
any more.

Now you want to take away what little help the survivors of the 9/11 attacks
may have. All should be treated fairly and equally despite personal
prejudices and views. To overlook the lives these people have spent
together is a disgrace.

I sincerely hope you reconsider.

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2002-03-18