dojR002742.xml

dojR002742.xml

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2002-03-26

Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:26 PM


If what I have heard is true, that the gay and lesbian family members of
victims will not be considered for compensation in the 9/11 disaster, I
would like to know just why this kind of anti-American blatant
discrimination is permitted. Every single one of the gay and lesbian
victims of the disaster and their partners paid their taxes like all the
"legally married" ones, fulfilled their civic duties, and some probably
served in the military as well. This act of prejudice flies in the face of
the principles of American fair dealing and causes more suffering and
hardship for the ones left behind.

Americans pride themselves on honesty and fairness, but this kind of
behavior continues. The European Union does not behave in this way,
recognizing the gay/lesbian relationships of its citizens, and two of the
EU's member nations recognize same sex marriage. Seems that they have
advanced a good deal farther in civilized behavior beyond we primitive
Americans.

When will you follow the principles of our own Constitution?

Individual Comment

2002-03-26