R001489
Sunday, March 17, 2002 4:56 PM
THIS IS DISCRIMINATION!!!!
I read this article and am appalled. I can not believe that our very
own government is discriminating against gays and lesbians like
this. September 11th was a day that nobody will ever forget.
Fortunately for me, I did not know anyone who was killed or affected
by the event. I agree that the compensation money going to the
families of victims in the tragedy is a good thing and that it will
help out as much as it can; however, this money should go to
EVERYONE, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual preference, etc.
Discriminating against gays and lesbians is wrong and they should get
the same treatment as everyone else. If you are willing to give
money to fetuses and illegal aliens, then there is no reason what so
ever that gays and lesbians should not receive the same treatment. I
am a straight individual and feel that just because someone perfers
(sexually) something different than the "norm" of soceity, that they
should be treated equally. We spent decades trying to end the
discrimination against African Americans, and now you are just
picking someone new to discriminate against. I hope that after
listening to what some people feel about this, that you will
reconsider the fund money and treat gays and lesbians with equal
compensation. Open your eyes and see what you are doing!!
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