R000485
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 4:11 PM
Fairness
Most state law discriminate against gay people, so will Feinberg and the 911
Fund. The problem for gay Americans who lost loved ones on September 11 is
that most states do not legally recognize gay relationships, and the very few
that do tend to do so only for state employees, not for citizens at large.
And while a handful of cities do in fact recognize such
relationships, under Feinberg's formula, it's the state's law that counts,
not the city's.
So, in the end, pretty much everyone who died - including people who aren't
even American citizens and were living in the US illegally - will be honored
by the September 11th Fund as deserving of America's special recognition and
thanks.
The sole exception will be gay and lesbian Americans, because Feinberg and
the 911 Fund wouldn't want to do anything
contrary to US law. (Unless of course it involves an illegal alien who isn't
even American - then apparently it's okay to
bend the rules.)
How is this fair? How is this right? Are Gay Americans to be considered less
valuable. I lost a Gay friend in 9/11 and cannot believe he was lost in vain.
Correct it...avoid the double talk
Individual Comment
Jersey City, NJ