R001424
Sunday, March 17, 2002 1:31 PM
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
As an American Citizen I was very proud of Americans & how they have
come to stand together, despite our tremendous diversity of
religion,politics & life styles.
I am 74 years old & have lived thru many of America's
racial,gender,religious & sexual biases. I remember that 1952 was the
1st year ,in 71 years, that there were no lynchings of black Americans.
I remember how in Patriarchal America my wife could not set up a bank
account without my signature.Now my granddaughters can set up an account
without their fathers signature, once they are of age.
I understand that Partners of Gay & Lesbian American Citizens , who
died in the 11 Sept tragedy,will not necessarily receive the same
benefits as the Spouses of Heterosexual victims of the horrible WTC
attacks,despite the fact that ILLEGAL Aliens are totally covered.
I am not some flaming Liberal but, like most American voters, a centrist
Independent, & I believe this unfair treatment of Homosexuals is
unpatriotic & Un American,& unless corrected, will leave a black stain
on America, as did the Unconstitutional
Internment of Japanese-Americans during
World War 2 .
RESPECTFULLY YOURS,
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