dojA001438.xml

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2001-12-10

Monday, December 10, 2001 5:28 PM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

Attachment 1:

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice 

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I am writing in response to the Department's request for
public comments regarding the forthcoming regulations for
implementing and administering the "September 11 Victim      Compensation Fund."

I strongly urge the Department 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
New York, NY

2001-12-10