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2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 5:47 PM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

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 of
Justice's request for public comments regarding
forthcoming regulations for implementing and
administering the "September 11th Victim
Compensation Fund". I strongly urge the
Department of Justice to draft regulations
ensuring compensation is available to ALL victims
of the attack, including committed partners and
non-biological children of gay and lesbian
victims.

The devastating grief and economic losses
suffered by families of gay and lesbian victims
were no less than that of other families. The
terrorists drew no lines in choosing their
victims, and the U.S. should draw no lines in
compensating those who suffered the most personal
of losses from this incident.

All Americans who lost their lives on September
11th left behind loved ones. I urge the
Department of Justice to honor these bonds by
treating the families of gay and lesbian victims
as you would any other.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
New Britain, CT

2001-12-06