dojA001081.xml

dojA001081.xml

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2001-12-05

Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:37 PM
Subject: 9-11 Compensation Fund


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 attack, including the
committed partners and the non-biological children
of gay and lesbian victims.

My family was directly impacted by this terrible tragedy. We lost
someone who was a wife and mother of 4 children. She was the primary
"breadwinner" and her husband is a warehouse worker who now must
carry on his life and provide for his family. I don't know how we
would be able to do this with out compensation. The same is true for
lesbian and gay families.

The loss and devastation is the same for any child or partner of a
victim of this horrific event. They are all human being and families
that need assistance in this most difficult of times. Have they not
suffered enough already?

I also believe it is unconstitutional to not provide these benefits
to gay and lesbian individuals. The law is this country is that "all
men are created equal" and there is no clause there states that this
is true only for anyone who is not gay or lesbian.

I sincerely hope that you will not add to this tragedy and will move
to make sure that there is an equitable distribution of resources to
ALL families and loved ones impacted by this event.

Thank you for your careful consideration into this matter.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Montara, CA

2001-12-05