R000470
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 2:38 PM
Victims of WTC disaster need your help
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to say that I recently learned that domestic partners are
not covered by the September 11 Victims Compensation Fund. I think this
is wrong and I ask that you change this policy.
My partner and I have been together for 14 years. We own a home
together. We are a family in every sense of the word. I would hate to
think that if i died in a sudden, unprovoked terrorist attack mitigated
on innocent people that my life partner would not be able to receive the
same benefits that any married person would receive - including non
American citizen illegal aliens. If society allowed gay and lesbian
people to marry most couples would marry, but because of a homophobic
society we have been included from the rights every other American
receives.
The idea that survivors and victims of the terrorist attacks would not
be compensated the same as everyone else in the gravest of hours of
their lives is wrong. I would hate to think that if I died this way my
partner would not only lose me, but she would lose our house and who
knows what else. Would you want this for your children or grandchildren?
Please rethink this discriminatory policy and help ALL Americans who
have suffered in this tragedy that includes all people in domestic
partnerships -- straight and gay.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
East Marion, NY