dojR002669.xml

dojR002669.xml

born-digital

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2002-03-23

Saturday, March 23, 2002 11:28 PM
Gay and Lesbian Partners of Sept. 11th

i cant say this any better than the following...
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The exclusion of gay and lesbian partners from receiving government
benefits from the September 11th attacks would be just as much a crime of
hate and misunderstanding as the terrorism our country is fighting
against. To discriminate based upon sexual orientation or preference
denies us all the right to the freedom of choice, the ability to be who
we are without fear of penalty or rebuke: the essence of what makes our
country great. A loved one is loved regardless of age, sex, religion, or
sexual preference. We have all suffered a great loss, and to
aggravate that through our own blind fears and prejudices would be
unacceptable.
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thank you

Individual Comment

2002-03-23