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2001-12-17

December 17, 2001

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office fo Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice

Dear Mr. Zwick:

We are 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." My husband and I
strongly urge the Department to draft regulations that ensure compen-
sation is availabe to all victims of the attack, including the committed
partners and the non-biological children of gay and lesbian victims.

It is hard for us to fathom the devastating grief and economic losses
suffered by the families of gay and lesbian victims are not less than that
of other families. Just as the terrorists drew no lines in choosing 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 case.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Westtown, NY

2001-12-17