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2001-12-07

Friday, December 07, 2001 9:15 AM
9-11 Victim Compensation Fund

Mr. 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."

The victims of this heinous act of violence against our country and way
of life were as heterogeneous as the strong fabric of our nation itself.
Men and women from CEOs to maintenance staff and from a multitude
of ethnic backgrounds and religions were killed. I would hope the
Justice Department will make every effort to see that no one is
excluded when our nation reaches out in support of those left behind.

I am writing because there is one group of loyal Americans who
left loved ones behind that could be left out because they unjustly
are deprived of the recognition they deserve as Americans. I am
referring to the partners and children of Gay and Lesbian victims of
the bombing. My fear is that these Americans who have already
suffered so much may become victims of a misguided political
agenda. Please do what you can to see that this does not happen.
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.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
New Britain, CT

2001-12-07