R002856
Monday, April 01, 2002 10:45 AM
Please do NOT deny benefits to Gay and Lesbian survivors
I am emailing today to voice my concern that the government to which I pay
taxes and turn to for justice and protection in the wake of these terrible
events would deny benefits to the life partners of gay and lesbian victims
of Sept. 11th.
I can understand our government's commitment to prevent funds from falling
into the hands of those seeking to improperly profit from the Sept. 11th
attacks. But, in cases where the surviving partners of victims of the
attacks have been identified, it would be morally and ethically
reprehensible for our government to dishonor the dead by ignoring our
responsibilities to their living loved ones.
PLEASE honor ALL the fallen of Sept. 11th by treating gay and lesbian
partners of lost heroes with dignity, respect and acknowledgement. If you
truly believe all those lost on Sept. 11th are our heroes, think about what
they would ask on behalf of their life partners...and whether you would deny
them that one comfort.
Sincerely,
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