dojR000928.xml

dojR000928.xml

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2002-03-16

Saturday, March 16, 2002 1:43 PM
Compensation discrimination

Dear Dept. of Justice,

I am firmly against the DOJs decision to not reimburse the partners of gay
and lesbian victims of September 11th - some of whom were heroes on that
day. Why should their loved ones not receive the same consideration and
compensation as heterosexual couples? After all, you are making an
exception when it comes to undocumented workers who were in this country
illegally and should not be entitled to government money since they are not
citizens.

I was once in a same-sex relationship for over 14 years and even had a Holy
Union in a church. If we had the option of becoming legally married, we
would have taken it. But that option doesn't exist. As a result, the
partners of those who died should not be punished for it - especially in
light of all the other exceptions being made. The loved ones of those who
died on that horrific day have already suffered enough; please do not add to
the misery.

Individual Comment
Yukon, Oklahoma

2002-03-16