dojR002887.xml

dojR002887.xml

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2002-04-03

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 7:51 AM
9/11 fund


I've recently read an article through the internet that said that the
Sept. 11th fund would not support partners of homosexuals who lost their
lives on this tragic day, although the families of illegal aliens would be
supported. I think it's terrible that we live in a country with so many
rights and freedoms, but condemn people simply because of their sexual
preference. I think it's time we recognize homosexuals as equals in our
society and give them rights as couples and stop treating them as freaks of
nature. I am not homosexual but i do have friends who are and they are very
decent and upstanding citizens of this country.
It's very sad when I hear that someone who risked and then gave his
life to save the lives of others ( ) cannot be rewarded through his life-mate just because of his sexual preference. I hope this country
soon wakes up and listens to people and stops trying to put everyone into a
certain mold. There will always be problems with people, but it's not fair
to say that a certain group of people should not be compensated due to their
lifestyle.
I hope you will try to look at this issue from the point of view of
the homosexuals. I think we all need to talk openly with each other and
listen to each other and stop judging each other.
Thank you for allowing me to share my views on this. I wish there was
more that I could do and perhaps someday there will be!
God bless you for all your efforts.

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2002-04-03