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2001-12-19

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 12:50 PM
attn: Mr. Feinberg

Mr. Kenneth Feinberg-

Why is it that the Federal Government must so often be led rather than
putting itself in a leadership position? I am speaking about the rules which
address reimbursement of gay and lesbian families affected by Sept 11. New
York State and even the American Red Cross recognize the legitimacy of the
needs of these individuals!

Are the financial needs of lesbian and gay families any different from
non-gay families? Is their tax support of the government any different? If
they have children, don't their children have the same issues as the kids of
non-gay families? The government has no role in moralizing about such
issues: the issue here is fair treatment of American citizens who have
endured the most unimaginable hardship, deprivation, and loss that the past 2
generations can imagine.

Please keep fairness in mind on this issue. Help push the DOJ (J is for
Justice!) into the leadership role it should be in on this issue.

Thank you.

Individual Comment
Santa Rosa, CA

2001-12-19