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2002-03-13

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:35 PM
DISCRIMINATION


Even in the face of the September 11th disaster, discrimination against
homosexuals continues and has now permeated the Victim's Compensation Fund of
2001. Kenneth Feinberg says partners of gay and lesbian victims will be
eligible only if their state recognizes their same-sex unions. Fat chance of
a lot of that happening. Has Mr. Feinberg ever been to Mississippi, Alabama,
Georgia, Texas, Utah or Wyoming?

We can die like others and we can suffer, endure pain and loss like others.
But our partners in life cannot be recognized and receive compensation like
others. We can be heroes and show great strength and courage like others.
But we're not looked at and treated like others. Mr. Feinberg's comment is a
slap in the face and shows what a bigoted, twisted and sick plan is under way
by the Justice Department.


Individual Comment
San Francisco, CA

2002-03-13