R001625

Saturday, March 16, 2002 3:12 PM
Gays and Lesbians Discrimated Against in 9/11 Fund

I am shocked to hear of the decision to discriminate against gays and lesbians who lost their lives in the 9/11 tragedy. I was even more shocked to hear that even illegal aliens, who aren't American citizens and who are in the US in violation of federal law, will receive benefits. How can it be that law abiding, tax paying citizens won't be given fair acknowledgment of the loss of their loved ones, while law breaking, non tax paying aliens will? That is appalling.

To shovel the responsibility off to the state for determining if gay and lesbian relationships are valid is ridiculous. Are the states deciding if other peoples relationships are valid? Everyone knows most states do not legally recognize gay relationships, and the very few that do tend to do so only for state employees, not for citizens at large.

If September 11 has taught us anything, it's that our patriotism and love of country transcend our differences and unite us all. It would be ironic if the generosity of so many Americans in giving to the September 11th Fund were used to further divide us as a people, and send the message to all that some American heroes are more equal than others.

I strongly urge that this decision for discrimination be reversed immediately and that qualifying gay and lesbian widows/widowers be included as fund recipients.

Thanks you,

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