R001786
Monday, March 18, 2002 6:30 PM
Post 9/11 Patriotism
To Whom It May Concern:
As an American citizen, it comforts me to think that our congress has set
monies aside specifically to care for the families of 9-11 victims. As a
queer woman, it angers me to think that had I died my loved ones would not
be compensated for my death.
Honestly, all of the post-9-11 patriotism has stirred my faith in "American
Values" in democracy and freedom and liberty. Words that for so long seemed
empty have regained meaning for me.
To find that the Victim Compensation Fund is discriminating against the
life-partners of queer victims... breaks down the wall of hope that I have
been building within myself. Only by using the democratic system, by making
my voice heard can I keep pessimism and cynicism from flooding back in.
Please, show our nation and the world what American Values are. Please show
that Americans are Americans without qualification. Please treat the loved
ones of all Americans fairly.
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