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.



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