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2001-12-26

Wednesday, December 26, 2001 7:15 PM
"September 11 Victim compensation Fund."

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director Office of Management Programs
Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice
E?Mail: victimcomp.comments@usdoj.gov
Fax: (301) 519?5956

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 attach,
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
compensting 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.
Individual Comment


Seattle, WA

2001-12-26