R002149
Monday, March 18, 2002 8:05 PM
9/11 compensation
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As a gay American, I am shocked and horrified that the government's 9/11 Fund
intends to compensate American gay and lesbian victims of the 9/11 tragedies,
their families and loved one at a lower level than any other victims of the
attacks, including undocumented illegal aliens.
Regardless of people's individual opinions about whether being gay or lesbian
is a "socially acceptable" form of human existence, the heroic actions of
these Americans on September 11th should transcend all political barriers.
You and your administration have no right to "play God" and judge these
people as being less worthy of receiving acknowlegement and financial
compensation for their losses of September 11th. Using the excuse of
"falling back on individual state law" is pitiful and deeply flawed. Such
policies make me ashamed to call myself a loyal American.
Look deep into your hearts and see if you are truly serving the God of your
understanding by these hateful and discriminatory decisions.
Very truly yours,
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