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2001-12-03

Monday, December 03, 2001 12:50 PM
Victims Compensation to Include Life Partners


Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Main Building, Room 3140
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Via Email victimcomp.comments@usdoj.gov


Dear Director Zwick:
I am writing to ask for your support for the National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force's position regarding disbursement of monies from the September 11
Fund. I agree with the statements they made in their letter of November 21,
2001 emphasizing the need for the Department of Justice to "include among
relatives eligible for compensation those who lost their life partners or de
facto parents or children, regardless of sexual orientation and marital
status."
The horrific loss of loved ones to a random terrorist act should not be
compounded by our own government denying survivors whatever benefits may be
available simply because we fail to have laws to protect all of our
citizens.
Thank you for listening, and for acting honorably in support of all
citizens.
Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Denver, CO

2001-12-03