R002887

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 7:51 AM
9/11 fund

I've recently read an article through the internet that said that the Sept. 11th fund would not support partners of homosexuals who lost their lives on this tragic day, although the families of illegal aliens would be supported. I think it's terrible that we live in a country with so many rights and freedoms, but condemn people simply because of their sexual preference. I think it's time we recognize homosexuals as equals in our society and give them rights as couples and stop treating them as freaks of nature. I am not homosexual but i do have friends who are and they are very decent and upstanding citizens of this country.
It's very sad when I hear that someone who risked and then gave his life to save the lives of others (            ) cannot be rewarded through his life-mate just because of his sexual preference. I hope this country soon wakes up and listens to people and stops trying to put everyone into a certain mold. There will always be problems with people, but it's not fair to say that a certain group of people should not be compensated due to their lifestyle.
I hope you will try to look at this issue from the point of view of the homosexuals. I think we all need to talk openly with each other and listen to each other and stop judging each other.
Thank you for allowing me to share my views on this. I wish there was more that I could do and perhaps someday there will be!
God bless you for all your efforts.

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