A000990
Wednesday, December 05, 2001 5:33 PM
September 11 Victim Compensation to Unmarried Couples
As President Bush is finalizing his decision regarding the rules for
distributing the September 11th victims' fund, I would like to add my voice
to those who believe that all dependent survivors should be compensated, not
just those with a marriage certificate. While some argue that the sanctity
of marriage can only be protected by providing relief money to the partners
and children of victims who have a marriage license, obviously the true
spirit of giving financial relief to those in need due to the September 11th
tragedy can only be achieved by examining ALL documentation and providing
compensation to ALL persons and/or children who had financial dependence
upon the September 11th victims.
The ability of a man and a woman to obtain holy, matrimonial union will in
no way be diminished by the government acknowledging and providing for all
partners and children of all of the September 11th victims, despite the
inflammatory, rhetorical arguments of some religious leaders. Thank you for
listening and doing the right thing.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Pacifica, CA