R000481
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 3:37 PM
911 Victim Compensation Funds
To: Kenneth Feinberg
Date: 3/12/02
Dear Mr. Feinberg:
I am disturbed to hear about your ruling to disallow victim compensation funds to partners, children, & other family members of gay & lesbians who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Although many states do not legally recognize gay & lesbian relationships, your decision is both unethical & immoral given the events of that day. Particularly disturbing is the discrimation against children of gay & lesbian marriages. Those children are innocent victims of the terrorist attacks. I believe you are using this tragedy in a political way which should have no bearing on how the funds are used. You would be creating additional hardship & pain to the surviving families. As a donor to the 911 events, I intended my money to be used for all survivors & their families. Please reconsider your stance on this issue.
Sincerely,
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