R000155
Monday, March 11, 2002 2:35 PM
benefits for Gay and Lesbian surviving partners
To the September 11 Fund,
I am writing to find out if gay and lesbians are to be denied
benefits from the September 11 Fund -- if surviving partners and
their children will be excluded from payments made to the families
of the victims of this tragedy.
I can only begin to imagine how complicated the process of disbursing
payments might be, and I am hoping that the comments of Kenneth
Feinberg on NBC's "Meet the Press," March 10, 2002, were incorrect
(see below for comments). If changes to state law are being made to
include illegal aliens (a step I find completely appropriate, and in
line with the sentiments of unity that moved through us as a nation
in the wake of September 11), then I am certain we possess the both
the will and the ability to extend the help to all who need and
deserve it.
My partner and I made a contribution to the September 11 Fund
believing that all who needed help would receive it.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Durham, N.C.