dojA001690.xml

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2001-12-14

Friday, December 14, 2001 1:14 AM
9/11/01 Victim Compensation Fund

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I am writing in response to the Department's request for public
commentsregarding the forthcoming regulations for implementing and
administering the"September 11 Victim compensation Fund."I strongly urge the
Department todraft regulations that ensure compensation is available to all
victims of theattach, including the committed partners and the
non-biological children ofgay and lesbian victims.

It is unquestionable that the devastating grief and economic losses
sufferedby the families of gay and lesbian victims are no less than that of
otherfamilies. Just as the terrorists drew no lines in choosing their
victims,our country must draw no lines in compensting those who suffered the
mostpersonal of losses from these horrific attacks.

Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, each of whom left
behindloved ones. I urge the Department to honor these bonds by treating
thefamilies of gay and lesbian victims as you would any other.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Olympia, WA

2001-12-14