dojR002088.xml

dojR002088.xml

born-digital

email

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2002-03-19

Tuesday, March 19, 2002 9:17 AM
Compensation denied to gay/lesbian partners of victims of 9/11

I think it is absolutely atrocious that the partners of the gay and lesbian Americans that were killed on 9/11/01 are being denied the same financial assistance and compensation that heterosexual partners are receiving. Congratulations. You have just victimized those partners a second time.

It is even more disturbing that benefits are being afforded to illegal immigrants, but to gay and lesbian partners. The immigrants are not Americans and are breaking the law!

What a message you are sending to gay and lesbian Americans: that they are not even as worthy of the support of their country as non-citizens who are committing an illegal act. It is probably in vain, but I sincerely hope that you experience predjudice like that someday; the pain and anger will undoubtedly rock your world.

Individual Comment
Toledo, OH

2002-03-19