dojR001630.xml

dojR001630.xml

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2002-03-16

Saturday, March 16, 2002 9:02 PM
justice


Don't let homophobic rhetoric destroy the unity and
compassion that arose after September 11. I understand
that the fund's position is that survivors of Sept. 11
victims can receive a check even if they are illegal
aliens. Yet, domestic partners/gay spouses won't
receive a check because their relationships are not
recognized by state law.

So let's see if I understand this right. Illegal
aliens who are violation of federal law deserve to be
compensated, but American citizens whose loved ones
were murdered on 9/11 won't get a cent because they
are gay/lesbian.

This homophobic policy is disgraceful. Obviously, the
policy has nothing to do with a concern for
recognizing the law since illegal aliens were so
readily and generously included in the fund
distribution.

I am outraged that when we most need unity and
compassion, thinly veiled bigotry reigns. Surely, you
don't intend to send the message that heterosexual
people are intrinsically worth more than homosexual
people. I urge you to change this policy soon.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment

2002-03-16