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2002-03-16

Saturday, March 16, 2002 2:42 PM
Gay and Lesbian Partners of Victims


I feel strongly that the partners of gay and lesbian victims of the terror attacks of  September 11th should not be singled out for special treatment when compensation funds are handed out.  Their relationships should be recognized and the surviving partners should be compensated along with the surviving partners of the other victims of that horrible day.

It is time for Americans to unite and put aside our differences.  The days of politics of division and discrimination should be put behind us.  The gay and lesbian partners of the victims should not have their grief and loss compounded by their own government.

Please reconsider this ill-conceived and hateful policy of leaving the surviving partners of gay and lesbian victims out in the cold.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Placerville, CA

2002-03-16