dojR001700.xml

dojR001700.xml

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2002-03-18

Monday, March 18, 2002 9:29 AM


As a lesbian American woman I feel that the September 11th Victim
Compensation Fund's decision to discriminate against gay and lesbian
partners is unacceptable. I am appalled and saddened that gay and lesbian
partners of those who died on are not automatically going to receive the
same benefits as heterosexual spouses.

To act as if gay America has suffered less of a loss is unbelievable. Not
only everyday people died in this horrible act of terrorism, there were gay
heroes as well. To not include the families of gay and lesbian victims is
yet another tragedy for America.

Please consider the message you are sending to the world -- that gay
Americans are not as significant as straight ones. You are basically
telling the terrorists it is okay for them to kill gay Americans.


FOR THE MEMORY OF:

And so many more...

Sincerely,


Individual Comment

2002-03-18