R002773
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 7:34 PM
exclusion of LGBT partners of victims of September 11 terrorism
I am disgusted that our government is so blatantly discriminatory in denying
benefits to the partners of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
(LGBT) victims of 9/11/01.
It is completely heartless and immoral to deny benefits to the grieving
partners of these victims of the terrorist attacks. As it is, LGBT
relationships are not legally recognized by the government (due to
prejudice). This makes it all the more difficult for LGBT folks to be
acknowledged, recognized, and compensated for their equally great pains and
losses of loved ones. However, LGBT folks participate in every way in our
country, and their families, especially their partners, should also share in
the benefits that have been amassed for the distribution to the mourning
families of ALL victims.
Aside from this moral/ethical reason, recent Harris Polls indicate that the
vast majority of Americans are opposed to discrimination against LGBT
people. Denying benefits to partners of LGBT victims from the attacks would
be in gross violation of our country's public sentiment.
Our country must amend the current policy and share the benefits with the
partners of the LGBT victims.
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