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2002-03-12

Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:52 AM
victim compensation discrimination against homosexual partners


Dear Mr. Feinberg:

I am simply appalled by the decision of the 9/11 fund not to provide
compensation to gay and lesbian partners. The gays and lesbians on the planes
and in the buildings are no less dead than the heterosexuals. The suffering
of their partners is no less real than the suffering of heterosexual
partners.

Sen. John McCain praised as a hero in his eulogy. Are we to
assume that because he is gay is less of a hero than the others who
rushed the cockpit?

Although you may blame state laws for the discrimination, we all know that
the truth is simpler -- hatred. The 9/11 fund has even chosen to disregard
national laws and grant financial compensation to illegal immigrants.
Certainly illegal aliens are equally deserving of financial compensation, but
if you are willing to set aside national laws, why not offer compensation to
gays and lesbians regardless of state laws.

I'm disgusted by this decision on the part of the 9/11 fund.

Individual Comment
Presto, PA

2002-03-12