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The following is an email from the Salvation Army. Below it is a response from Keith Smith.
(Posted 01-05-02)

----- Original Message -----
From: John Busby, National Commander
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 4:22 PM
Subject: RE: Domestic Partners

Thank you for your recent communication to The Salvation Army regarding the domestic benefits policy decision and expressing your concern. Needless to say, we were overwhelmed with responses and are now trying to answer each of the thousands of letters we received.

We want you to know that The Salvation Army has been struggling with the decision to extend health benefits for several years, and we have done an exhaustive review of the issues related to our decision. In addition, we've had a great deal of input from our constituencies, including Salvation Army officers, volunteers and those who support us. The Salvation Army is fully aware of the complexity of this issue, and we know that we are not the only church wrestling with all of the ramifications of this decision.

At the heart of all of our decisions and intentions is our desire to help people as many people as possible. We remain compassionately committed to doing what is necessary to continue to help the 30 million people in need who come to us each year. Now more than ever, there are a great number of people who rely on the services of The Salvation Army, and we are dedicated to serving them as long as we are called upon to do so.

God bless you.

Sincerely,

Commissioner John Busby
NATIONAL COMMANDER

Dear John:

You are not the only service organization we can give our money to. The
needs of our country's poor does not erase your organizations hateful
actions. Join us in the 21st Century where discrimination is wrong,
unacceptable, and unchristian and we will continue to support your
organization.

Keith Smith

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