dojR000287.xml

dojR000287.xml

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2002-03-11

Monday, March 11, 2002 6:46 PM
Benefits should be extended to same sex spouses.


Ladies and Gentlemen of the Justice Department,

The 9/11 fund was set up with the express purpose of honoring the memory of
those who died in the tragedy which befell our nation in September. However,
the position of the DOJ is that same sex partners will not recieve benefits
from this fund unless states recognize them.

As you are well aware, states are just now starting to realize that same sex
partners are worthy of the same respect as heterosexual partners. Since the
government has denied the right to marry to same sex couples, they are unable
to automatically receive many of the benefits heterosexual couples are able
to take for granted.

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the words "all men are created equal" he meant
everyone. Including homosexuals.

I urge you to adopt a policy of tolerance towards ALL people who lost family
members on September 11, 2001.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Minneapolis MN

2002-03-11