R000658
Wednesday, March 13, 2002 2:37 PM
discrimination agnst. gays
Dear Mr. Feinberg,
Although the 9/11 victim's compensation fund is a wonderful way for this
nation to show it's respect for those who lost lives and loved ones on that
tragic day, your exclusion of gays' loved ones stands as one of the
outrageously devisive, hate-filled, evil acts that the Republican Party is
known for. I quote you below:
"[Gays and lesbians are] left out of my program to the extent that their own state doesn't
include them. I cannot get into a position in this program, which has a one-and-a-half or two-year life start second-guessing what the state of New York or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the state of Virginia or New Jersey, how they treat same-sex partners, domestic live-ins, etc. I simply say this: What does your state law say about who is eligible? If your state law makes you eligible, I will honor state law. If it doesn't, I go
with the state. Otherwise, Tim, I would find myself getting sued in every state by people claiming that I'm not following how the state distributes money. I can't get into that local battle. I've got to rely on state law." - Kenneth Feinberg on NBC's "Meet the Press," March 10, 2002.
How can you talk legal nonesense like this when you are willing to provide
9/11 victim's compensation funds to ILLEGAL ALIENS' families? If that
isn't a double-standard, nothing is.
Get your house in order. Stop the discrimination against gays and lesbians
now where you have the opportunity. Treat THESE heroes as they deserve to
be treated.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
La Jolla CA