R000242
Monday, March 11, 2002 4:54 PM
Compensate domestic partners
Kenneth Feinberg:
My husband and I contributed generously to the September 11 Fund with the
understanding that our contribution would go to the survivors of the
September 11 tragedy--period. I was deeply dismayed to read, in
' column on About.com, that you intend to discriminate against
survivors based on their sexual orientation or domestic partner living
arrangement--yet you sanction benefits for non-citizens, even those who are
in the United States illegally.
This is an OUTRAGE. Your claim that it is acceptable for the September 11
Fund administrators to discriminate against domestic partners and same-sex
couples because most of the states discriminate against these people is
completely unjustified. Sexual orientation has no bearing on the pain of
losing a loved one, especially in such a horrible tragedy. As fund
administrator, you should be doing everything in your power to mitigate the
suffering of the September 11 victims--not add to it. I am appalled and
shocked at your decision, and regret that my husband and I contributed to
your fund. You should be ashamed of yourself. I am very ashamed for you.
Sincerely,
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