dojA005486.xml

dojA005486.xml

born-digital

email

yes

no

2001-12-23

December 23, 2001


Dear Sir:

I am writing this letter to ask the Justice Department
to include among relatives eligible for compensation from
the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund those who
lost their life partners as well as de facto parents or
children, without regard to sexual orientation or marital
status. I ask the U.S.Government to follow the
example already set by New York Governor Pataki in
granting compensation benefits "on a showing of mutual
interdependence with the victim, in recognition that
anyone who shared with the victims living expenses
day-to-day activities and the emotional bonds of family
deserves help in this time of need."

I am an American citizen and a member
of this nation's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgendered, and Questioning community.
Thank You.

Sincerely

Individual Comment
Richland, WA

2001-12-23