R000632
Wednesday, March 13, 2002 12:21 PM
Proper benefits distribution
Dear Sir/Madam:
I'm writing in response to recent statements that the 911 fund will not be
distributing monies to Gay and Lesbian partners of the deceased in cases
where state law does not recognize domestic partnership.
Although you are entitled to make choices as you see fit, your suggestion is
incensing and disrespectful to the longterm partners/companions of those who
perished. By saying that all types of partners (including alien's partners)
will be recognized, except for gay and lesbian ones, you are making an
implicit judgement about the worth of our relationships and the people
involved.
Remember that if
(an openly gay man) had not helped to bring
down flight 93, we might have had an even larger tragedy on our hands. Your
actions dishonor his memory, and those of the countless dead Gay and Lesbian
servicepeople, firefighters and average-folks who perished on 911.
I urge you to reconsider your position.
Individual Comment
San Francisco, CA