dojR000413.xml

dojR000413.xml

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2002-03-12

Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:53 AM
Shocked and dismayed...


It has come to my attention that partners of gay and lesbian victims
of the horrendous attacks on Sept. 11th will not be elibible for aid
from the 911 Fund, but the families of illegal aliens and illegal aliens
themselves will be allowed to come forward and apply for relieve without
negative recourse.

Are you kidding me with this?! What makes this even more heinous is
the attempts to hide behind the rationalization that you can only recognize
the relationships of those gay couples that are recognized by their State
governments. Hello!!! Are we not ALL American Citizens...I think a
federal policy definitely needs to be in effect here.

I am a Christian man who served in the Army Reserves for 9 years, is
proud to call himself an Eagle Scout and who volunteers for a wildlife
refuge, attends church regularly and who loves his coutry very much AND
happens to be gay. It grieves me deeply that such a policy should exist
in aiding the victims of 9/11. I am praying and will continue to pray
that common sense and justice will prevail in this case.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment

2002-03-12