dojA000665.xml

dojA000665.xml

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2001-12-05

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 2:21 AM
9/11 Compensation Fund

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I am responding to the Department's request for public
comments regarding the forthcoming regulations for
implementing the "September 11 Victim Compensation
Fund."
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.

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.

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.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
San Francisco, CA

2001-12-05