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2002-03-17

Sunday, March 17, 2002 2:25 PM
Families of 9/11 heroes

To whom it may concern:

It has just come to my attention that partners of gay and lesbian heroes
who died on 9/11 are being discriminated against when it comes to
compensation for the loss of their loved ones. Does this mean that their
loss is not as great as with a heterosexual couple? Or that the need is
less? Or that their heroic deeds were tarnished? I'm sure that when
firemen helped the injured from the WTC they did not question whether
they were gay before accepting their help. Homosexuals and heterosexuals
alike died valiently that day as they went about their daily tasks, and
partners deserve equal compensation.

Sincerely,


Individual Comment

2002-03-17