dojA000867.xml

dojA000867.xml

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2001-12-05

Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 1:46 PM
Subject: Dear Mr. Zwick

December 5, 2001

Dear Mr. Zwick,

I am writing in response to the Department's request for public and
administering the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund." I strongly urge
the Department comments regarding the forthcoming regulations for
implementing to draft regulations that ensure compensation is available to
all victims of the attack, including the committed partners and the
non-biological children of gay and lesbian victims.
It is unquestionable that the devastating grief and economic losses
suffered by the families of gay and lesbian victims are no less than that
of other families. Just as the terrorists drew no lines in choosing their
victims, our country must draw no lines in compensating those who suffered
the most personal of losses from these horrific attacks.
Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, each of whom left
behind loved ones. I urge the Department to honor these bonds by treating
the families of gay and lesbian victims as you would any other.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment

2001-12-05