dojR001952.xml

dojR001952.xml

born-digital

email

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2002-03-18

Monday, March 18, 2002 2:18 PM
fund distribution is unfair, un-American


As an American, I am outraged by the lack of respect and dignity the 9/11 fund is giving to gay and lesbian Americans who have been affected by the 9/11 tragedy. At a time when it has been crucial for Americans to stand together, the policies of the 9/11 fund seem to be divisive and politically motivated.

It makes no sense to me that this fund is picking and choosing who is worthy of financial support from the government. How can one group of people be put ahead of another. To send the message that gay Americans are somehow less than other Americans, even illegal aliens, is unfair and divisive. We are a country that celebrates diversity, and now is not the time to render policy that will keep us divided.

Everyone suffered an enormous loss from this tragedy, and it is not fair to punish gay Americans simply because gay and lesbian people cannot legally marry. Gay and lesbian Americans contribute in every way possible to this country, and we have families that need support just as heterosexual people do.

I urge you to reconsider your discriminatory policy, and to distribute the money from the 9/11 fund to all families who were directly affected by this tragedy.

We must all stand together as a country, and celebrate the diversity that makes us a great nation.

Sincerely,



Individual Comment

Atlanta, GA

2002-03-18