dojA000648.xml

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2001-12-05

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 12:20 AM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

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

December 5, 2001


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 include 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.


Sincerely,


Individual Comment
Wethersfield, CT

2001-12-05