R002550
Thursday, March 21, 2002 3:44 PM
Please include gay partners when distributing survivor benefits
In the days following September 11, the country was united like never before
on the surface. While I was happy, I was also disturbed because I knew that
people were just as divided down deep as they ever were. The fact that gay
and lesbian families are being left behind by the Department of Justice once
again is evidence of that. Even if you do not agree with gay relationships,
relationships are only one aspect of life, and the people in gay
relationships should be treated the same as people. The fact that so many
gay people lost legitimate long term partners, and then has America turn its
back on them is wrong. It is no secret that one of the California residents
who brought down the aircraft in Pennsylvania was gay. In the process of
doing so he may have saved Mr. Ashcroft's life or even Mrs. Bush's. That is
why I respectfully request that President Bush, and General Ashcroft,
remember everyone who perished, and honor their partnerships, even if they
disagree with them personally.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my thoughts.
Individual Comment
Fort Lauderdale, FL