R002456
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 11:53 PM
9/11 Fund Exclusion of Gays
Dear Mr. Zwick:
I am saddened but not surprised to learn that some of America's fallen heroes are regarded as worth less than others, and that the loved ones and survivors of the former group of heroes are regarded as not worthy of respect and consideration in their suffering. You uphold discrimination against gay men and lesbians who are American citizens on the grounds that such is the states' law, but you are willing to bend the rules when it comes to illegal immigrants. Those who lost loved ones in the tragedy of 9/11 do not feel any less suffering or emptiness or hardship because the lost one was of the same sex. Please remember the lessons which 9/11 taught our nation, of strength and courage, of hope and renewal, of coming together as Americans beyond all differences and divisions. Don't allow bigotry and prejudice to excuse this injustice. Give the survivors and families of *all* 9/11 victims, whether gay, lesbian, or heterosexual, their rightful benefits. We have been saying, "United we stand." Let's live up to that. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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