R000508
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 6:22 PM
Kenneth Feinberg's appearance on "Meet the Press"
I have heard about Kenneth Feinberg's appearance on the March 10 broadcast
of NBC's "Meet the Press," and I am outraged. Do you realize how far behind
the United States is on the issue of recognizing gay relationships? We are
supposed to be the country of freedom, justice, and opportunity yet we lag
behind countries such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, The Netherlands,
France, and Germany who have already passed partnerships laws. Even
Finland, Portugal, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Spain are
considering passing such laws. What does it say about the land of the free
that we still will not recognize the loved ones of gays and lesbians,
especially when providing relief for such a tragedy as the deaths on
September 11, 2001? Feinberg said that the United States is willing to over
look those who have illegally entered our country and those who illegally
employeed them, but the our country will not provide relief for its gay and
lesbian citizens. How dare you to overlook them. Even the American Red
Cross recognizes the need to provide relief for the partners of gay and
lesbian victims. Some of those gay and lesbian victims are recognized as
heros for their contributions and bravery that day including
and . How could you deny the rights of your
fellow citizens and their loved ones? I realize that I am merely a voice in
the crowd, but I swear to you that I will use that voice to continuing
fighting for respect and protection of ALL people. Do not miss your chance
to honor the gays and lesbians lost. Do not deny their partners and
families of the respect that others will recieve.
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