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2001-11-28

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 7:20 PM
Gay and Lesbian Partners

Dear Sir:

At this time of tragedy, it has been inspiring to see the outpouring of generosity and good will from the American people. It is consistent with this spirit that I expect our government to compensate the partners of gay and lesbian victims of 9/11 equally. As we learned from the heroism of , one of the brave citizens that confronted the terrorists on the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania, gay men (and women) support and love this country as much as any other American. In fact, it is despite the lack of equal treatment that gays and lesbians love and support their country. Even and his loved ones have been treated differently. The President did not invite his partner to his address to the nation to sit next to the wives of the other men involved on his flight. Most Americans do not know that one of the leaders in this effort was gay.

Please do not add to the injustice by ranking the partners of gay and lesbian victims of 9/11 below those of heterosexual partners. I know that most Americans would support me on this. Americans do believe in equal treatment of gays, lesbians, and transgendered persons. Honor that belief in fairness and freedom.

Respectfully yours,

Individual Comment
West Hollywood, California

2001-11-28