R000392
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:36 AM
Gay/Lesbian Discrimination
Mr. Kenneth Feinberg:
I did not donate to the September 11th Fund only to have it used as a
source of deviciveness. I have just finished reading an article where
Kenneth Feinberg stated that he will follow each states individual laws
on homosexuality when it comes to distribution of September 11th Funds.
This makes me sick. At a time when we are all pulling together to
comfort and reassure each other while workng to rebuild and revitalize
an already divided nation, the September 11th Fund should be leading the
way with equal distribution of benefits despite the controversy of gay
unions. You should be saying "Hey, this is an assistance program for
everyone during a time of great stress and termoil. This doesn't have
anything to do with any individual state's laws on recognition of
gay/lesbian unions. All other federal programs adhere to a
non-discrimination policy (such as the Ryan White CARE Act) that serve
everyone despite our differences. Isn't that what it's all about -
accepting each other and our differences?
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment